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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,577.89, 42,191.58 and 18,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,577.89, 42,191.58 and 18,475.89 is: 25,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,577.89 : 42,191.58 = 18,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,577.89/42,191.58 = 18,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,577.89x = 42,191.58 × 18,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,577.89x = 779,526,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,526,991.01/30,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.16

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