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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,700.93, 42,353.51 and 18,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,700.93, 42,353.51 and 18,762.04 is: 25,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,700.93 : 42,353.51 = 18,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,700.93/42,353.51 = 18,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,700.93x = 42,353.51 × 18,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,700.93x = 794,638,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,638,248.76/30,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.20

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