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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,841.17, 42,561.85 and 18,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,841.17, 42,561.85 and 18,902.20 is: 26,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,841.17 : 42,561.85 = 18,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,841.17/42,561.85 = 18,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,841.17x = 42,561.85 × 18,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,841.17x = 804,512,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,512,601.07/30,841.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,085.67

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