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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,749.92, 42,435.36 and 18,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,749.92, 42,435.36 and 18,175.84 is: 25,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,749.92 : 42,435.36 = 18,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,749.92/42,435.36 = 18,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,749.92x = 42,435.36 × 18,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,749.92x = 771,298,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,298,313.70/30,749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,082.94

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