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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,652.48, 42,302.10 and 18,712.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,652.48, 42,302.10 and 18,712.36 is: 25,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,652.48 : 42,302.10 = 18,712.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,652.48/42,302.10 = 18,712.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,652.48x = 42,302.10 × 18,712.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,652.48x = 791,572,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,572,123.96/30,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,824.08

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