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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,465.28, 42,044.80 and 18,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,465.28, 42,044.80 and 18,525.76 is: 25,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,465.28 : 42,044.80 = 18,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,465.28/42,044.80 = 18,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,465.28x = 42,044.80 × 18,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,465.28x = 778,911,874.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,911,874.05/30,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,567.20

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