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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,589.68, 42,210 and 18,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,589.68, 42,210 and 18,012 is: 24,854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,589.68 : 42,210 = 18,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,589.68/42,210 = 18,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,589.68x = 42,210 × 18,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,589.68x = 760,286,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,286,520/30,589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,854.35

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