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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,583.44, 42,213.88 and 18,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,583.44, 42,213.88 and 18,015.44 is: 24,866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,583.44 : 42,213.88 = 18,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,583.44/42,213.88 = 18,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,583.44x = 42,213.88 × 18,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,583.44x = 760,501,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,501,622.31/30,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.45

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