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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,782.94, 42,477.39 and 18,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,782.94, 42,477.39 and 18,849.66 is: 26,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,782.94 : 42,477.39 = 18,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,782.94/42,477.39 = 18,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,782.94x = 42,477.39 × 18,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,782.94x = 800,684,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,684,359.19/30,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.65

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