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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,670.76, 42,326.33 and 18,740.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,670.76, 42,326.33 and 18,740.67 is: 25,862.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670.76 : 42,326.33 = 18,740.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670.76/42,326.33 = 18,740.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670.76x = 42,326.33 × 18,740.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670.76x = 793,223,689.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,223,689.14/30,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.54

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