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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,625.62, 42,260.31 and 18,691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,625.62, 42,260.31 and 18,691.89 is: 25,792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,625.62 : 42,260.31 = 18,691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,625.62/42,260.31 = 18,691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,625.62x = 42,260.31 × 18,691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,625.62x = 789,925,065.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,925,065.89/30,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.95

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