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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,838.41, 42,577.11 and 18,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,838.41, 42,577.11 and 18,908.33 is: 26,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,838.41 : 42,577.11 = 18,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,838.41/42,577.11 = 18,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,838.41x = 42,577.11 × 18,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,838.41x = 805,061,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,061,833.44/30,838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,105.82

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