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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,630.40, 42,276.54 and 18,691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,630.40, 42,276.54 and 18,691.18 is: 25,797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,630.40 : 42,276.54 = 18,691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,630.40/42,276.54 = 18,691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,630.40x = 42,276.54 × 18,691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,630.40x = 790,198,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,198,418.92/30,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.85

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