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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,570.72, 42,195.10 and 18,640.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,570.72, 42,195.10 and 18,640.64 is: 25,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,570.72 : 42,195.10 = 18,640.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,570.72/42,195.10 = 18,640.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,570.72x = 42,195.10 × 18,640.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,570.72x = 786,543,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,543,668.86/30,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,728.66

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