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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,779.70, 42,454.86 and 18,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,779.70, 42,454.86 and 18,848.94 is: 25,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,779.70 : 42,454.86 = 18,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,779.70/42,454.86 = 18,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,779.70x = 42,454.86 × 18,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,779.70x = 800,229,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,229,108.85/30,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.60

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