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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,767.77, 42,459.96 and 18,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,767.77, 42,459.96 and 18,192.52 is: 25,105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,767.77 : 42,459.96 = 18,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,767.77/42,459.96 = 18,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,767.77x = 42,459.96 × 18,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,767.77x = 772,453,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,453,671.50/30,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,105.94

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