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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,560.14, 42,170.70 and 18,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,560.14, 42,170.70 and 18,622 is: 25,696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,560.14 : 42,170.70 = 18,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,560.14/42,170.70 = 18,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,560.14x = 42,170.70 × 18,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,560.14x = 785,302,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,302,775.40/30,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,696.96

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