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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.94, 41,792.64 and 18,802.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.94, 41,792.64 and 18,802.46 is: 25,940.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.94 : 41,792.64 = 18,802.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.94/41,792.64 = 18,802.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.94x = 41,792.64 × 18,802.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.94x = 785,804,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,804,441.89/30,292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,940.18

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