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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,806.78, 42,524.25 and 18,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,806.78, 42,524.25 and 18,231.50 is: 25,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,806.78 : 42,524.25 = 18,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,806.78/42,524.25 = 18,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,806.78x = 42,524.25 × 18,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,806.78x = 775,280,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,280,863.88/30,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.92

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