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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,771.54, 42,475.29 and 18,028.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,771.54, 42,475.29 and 18,028.74 is: 24,885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,771.54 : 42,475.29 = 18,028.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,771.54/42,475.29 = 18,028.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,771.54x = 42,475.29 × 18,028.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,771.54x = 765,775,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,775,959.83/30,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.85

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