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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,646.44, 42,296.04 and 18,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,646.44, 42,296.04 and 18,072 is: 24,941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,646.44 : 42,296.04 = 18,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,646.44/42,296.04 = 18,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,646.44x = 42,296.04 × 18,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,646.44x = 764,374,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,374,034.88/30,646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.69

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