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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,625.70, 42,270.66 and 18,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,625.70, 42,270.66 and 18,057.74 is: 24,923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,625.70 : 42,270.66 = 18,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,625.70/42,270.66 = 18,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,625.70x = 42,270.66 × 18,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,625.70x = 763,312,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,312,376.56/30,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.92

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