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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,763.46, 42,456.59 and 18,015.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,763.46, 42,456.59 and 18,015.85 is: 24,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,763.46 : 42,456.59 = 18,015.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,763.46/42,456.59 = 18,015.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,763.46x = 42,456.59 × 18,015.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,763.46x = 764,891,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,891,587.50/30,763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,863.64

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