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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,695.12, 42,357.72 and 18,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,695.12, 42,357.72 and 18,117.44 is: 25,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,695.12 : 42,357.72 = 18,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,695.12/42,357.72 = 18,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,695.12x = 42,357.72 × 18,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,695.12x = 767,413,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,413,450.64/30,695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,001.15

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