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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,771.59, 42,467.99 and 18,842.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,771.59, 42,467.99 and 18,842.85 is: 26,005.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,771.59 : 42,467.99 = 18,842.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,771.59/42,467.99 = 18,842.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,771.59x = 42,467.99 × 18,842.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,771.59x = 800,217,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,217,871.16/30,771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,005.09

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