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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,760.64, 42,450.08 and 18,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,760.64, 42,450.08 and 18,185.28 is: 25,095.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,760.64 : 42,450.08 = 18,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,760.64/42,450.08 = 18,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,760.64x = 42,450.08 × 18,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,760.64x = 771,966,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,966,590.82/30,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,095.92

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