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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.72, 42,570.04 and 18,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.72, 42,570.04 and 18,101.60 is: 24,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.72 : 42,570.04 = 18,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.72/42,570.04 = 18,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.72x = 42,570.04 × 18,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.72x = 770,585,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,585,836.06/30,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.70

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