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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,557.64, 42,169.49 and 18,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,557.64, 42,169.49 and 18,621 is: 25,696.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,557.64 : 42,169.49 = 18,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,557.64/42,169.49 = 18,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,557.64x = 42,169.49 × 18,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,557.64x = 785,237,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,237,980.19/30,557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,696.94

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