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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,847.23, 42,569.96 and 18,917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,847.23, 42,569.96 and 18,917.15 is: 26,106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,847.23 : 42,569.96 = 18,917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,847.23/42,569.96 = 18,917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,847.23x = 42,569.96 × 18,917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,847.23x = 805,302,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,302,011.38/30,847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,106.14

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