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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,631.28, 42,266.08 and 18,054.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,631.28, 42,266.08 and 18,054.32 is: 24,911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,631.28 : 42,266.08 = 18,054.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,631.28/42,266.08 = 18,054.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,631.28x = 42,266.08 × 18,054.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,631.28x = 763,085,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,085,333.47/30,631.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.96

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