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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,465.02, 42,046.49 and 18,532.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,465.02, 42,046.49 and 18,532.10 is: 25,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,465.02 : 42,046.49 = 18,532.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,465.02/42,046.49 = 18,532.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,465.02x = 42,046.49 × 18,532.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,465.02x = 779,209,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,209,757.33/30,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.20

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