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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,644.12, 42,293.46 and 18,714.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,644.12, 42,293.46 and 18,714.32 is: 25,828.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,644.12 : 42,293.46 = 18,714.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,644.12/42,293.46 = 18,714.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,644.12x = 42,293.46 × 18,714.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,644.12x = 791,493,344.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,493,344.35/30,644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,828.56

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