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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,688.77, 42,350.94 and 18,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,688.77, 42,350.94 and 18,113.52 is: 24,996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,688.77 : 42,350.94 = 18,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,688.77/42,350.94 = 18,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,688.77x = 42,350.94 × 18,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,688.77x = 767,124,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,124,598.71/30,688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.92

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