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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,782.63, 42,483.12 and 18,853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,782.63, 42,483.12 and 18,853.85 is: 26,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,782.63 : 42,483.12 = 18,853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,782.63/42,483.12 = 18,853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,782.63x = 42,483.12 × 18,853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,782.63x = 800,970,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,970,372.01/30,782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,020.21

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