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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251.59, 61,908.73 and 30,186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251.59, 61,908.73 and 30,186.83 is: 45,303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251.59 : 61,908.73 = 30,186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251.59/61,908.73 = 30,186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251.59x = 61,908.73 × 30,186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251.59x = 1,868,828,387.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,828,387.33/41,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,303.18

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