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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,778.44, 42,471.18 and 18,845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,778.44, 42,471.18 and 18,845.16 is: 26,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,778.44 : 42,471.18 = 18,845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,778.44/42,471.18 = 18,845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,778.44x = 42,471.18 × 18,845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,778.44x = 800,376,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,376,182.49/30,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.44

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