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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,779.74, 42,490.22 and 18,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,779.74, 42,490.22 and 18,031.15 is: 24,891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,779.74 : 42,490.22 = 18,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,779.74/42,490.22 = 18,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,779.74x = 42,490.22 × 18,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,779.74x = 766,147,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,147,530.35/30,779.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.29

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