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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,755.06, 42,445.19 and 18,826.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,755.06, 42,445.19 and 18,826.35 is: 25,982.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,755.06 : 42,445.19 = 18,826.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,755.06/42,445.19 = 18,826.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,755.06x = 42,445.19 × 18,826.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,755.06x = 799,088,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,088,049.82/30,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.33

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