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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,610.74, 42,237.81 and 18,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,610.74, 42,237.81 and 18,033.78 is: 24,883.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,610.74 : 42,237.81 = 18,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,610.74/42,237.81 = 18,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,610.74x = 42,237.81 × 18,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,610.74x = 761,707,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,707,373.22/30,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.66

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