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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,848.22, 42,561.18 and 18,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,848.22, 42,561.18 and 18,907.20 is: 26,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,848.22 : 42,561.18 = 18,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,848.22/42,561.18 = 18,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,848.22x = 42,561.18 × 18,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,848.22x = 804,712,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,712,742.50/30,848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,086.20

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