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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,740.54, 42,145.43 and 30,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,740.54, 42,145.43 and 30,180.12 is: 41,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,740.54 : 42,145.43 = 30,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,740.54/42,145.43 = 30,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,740.54x = 42,145.43 × 30,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,740.54x = 1,271,954,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,954,210.30/30,740.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,377.10

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