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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,625.72, 42,268.06 and 18,695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,625.72, 42,268.06 and 18,695.94 is: 25,803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,625.72 : 42,268.06 = 18,695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,625.72/42,268.06 = 18,695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,625.72x = 42,268.06 × 18,695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,625.72x = 790,241,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,241,113.68/30,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,803.18

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