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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,470.93, 42,032.26 and 18,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,470.93, 42,032.26 and 18,363.15 is: 25,330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,470.93 : 42,032.26 = 18,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,470.93/42,032.26 = 18,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,470.93x = 42,032.26 × 18,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,470.93x = 771,844,695.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,844,695.22/30,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,330.53

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