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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,794.58, 42,493.82 and 18,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,794.58, 42,493.82 and 18,046.26 is: 24,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,794.58 : 42,493.82 = 18,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,794.58/42,493.82 = 18,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,794.58x = 42,493.82 × 18,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,794.58x = 766,854,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,854,433.88/30,794.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.25

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