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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,366.83, 41,888.69 and 18,258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,366.83, 41,888.69 and 18,258.90 is: 25,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,366.83 : 41,888.69 = 18,258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,366.83/41,888.69 = 18,258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,366.83x = 41,888.69 × 18,258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,366.83x = 764,841,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,841,401.84/30,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,186.74

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