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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,496.90, 45,759.17 and 18,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,496.90, 45,759.17 and 18,041.25 is: 27,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,496.90 : 45,759.17 = 18,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,496.90/45,759.17 = 18,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,496.90x = 45,759.17 × 18,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,496.90x = 825,552,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,552,625.76/30,496.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,070.05

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