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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,774.70, 42,447.96 and 18,843.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,774.70, 42,447.96 and 18,843.94 is: 25,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,774.70 : 42,447.96 = 18,843.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,774.70/42,447.96 = 18,843.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,774.70x = 42,447.96 × 18,843.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,774.70x = 799,886,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,886,811.36/30,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.70

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