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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,740.70, 42,421.59 and 18,803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,740.70, 42,421.59 and 18,803.16 is: 25,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,740.70 : 42,421.59 = 18,803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,740.70/42,421.59 = 18,803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,740.70x = 42,421.59 × 18,803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,740.70x = 797,659,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,659,944.22/30,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,948.01

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