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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,660.33, 42,311.61 and 18,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,660.33, 42,311.61 and 18,560.64 is: 25,613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,660.33 : 42,311.61 = 18,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,660.33/42,311.61 = 18,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,660.33x = 42,311.61 × 18,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,660.33x = 785,330,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,330,561.03/30,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,613.90

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