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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,633.79, 42,278.55 and 18,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,633.79, 42,278.55 and 18,694.60 is: 25,800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,633.79 : 42,278.55 = 18,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,633.79/42,278.55 = 18,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,633.79x = 42,278.55 × 18,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,633.79x = 790,380,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,380,580.83/30,633.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,800.94

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