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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,768.73, 42,461.39 and 18,031.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,768.73, 42,461.39 and 18,031.07 is: 24,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,768.73 : 42,461.39 = 18,031.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,768.73/42,461.39 = 18,031.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,768.73x = 42,461.39 × 18,031.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,768.73x = 765,624,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,624,205.23/30,768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,883.20

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