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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,558.57, 42,170.76 and 18,621.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,558.57, 42,170.76 and 18,621.97 is: 25,698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,558.57 : 42,170.76 = 18,621.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,558.57/42,170.76 = 18,621.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,558.57x = 42,170.76 × 18,621.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,558.57x = 785,302,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,302,522.17/30,558.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,698.28

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