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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,775.32, 42,460.50 and 18,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,775.32, 42,460.50 and 18,826.20 is: 25,974.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,775.32 : 42,460.50 = 18,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,775.32/42,460.50 = 18,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,775.32x = 42,460.50 × 18,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,775.32x = 799,369,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,369,865.10/30,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.38

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