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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836.92, 42,555.98 and 18,897.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836.92, 42,555.98 and 18,897.95 is: 26,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836.92 : 42,555.98 = 18,897.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836.92/42,555.98 = 18,897.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836.92x = 42,555.98 × 18,897.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836.92x = 804,220,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,220,763.04/30,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,079.80

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