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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,651.57, 42,303.08 and 18,712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,651.57, 42,303.08 and 18,712.35 is: 25,825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,651.57 : 42,303.08 = 18,712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,651.57/42,303.08 = 18,712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,651.57x = 42,303.08 × 18,712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,651.57x = 791,589,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,589,945.48/30,651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.43

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