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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,727.68, 42,397.44 and 18,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,727.68, 42,397.44 and 18,145.92 is: 25,037.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,727.68 : 42,397.44 = 18,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,727.68/42,397.44 = 18,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,727.68x = 42,397.44 × 18,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,727.68x = 769,340,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,340,554.44/30,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,037.38

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