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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,605.88, 42,247.26 and 18,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,605.88, 42,247.26 and 18,041.16 is: 24,903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,605.88 : 42,247.26 = 18,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,605.88/42,247.26 = 18,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,605.88x = 42,247.26 × 18,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,605.88x = 762,189,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,189,577.22/30,605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.37

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