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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.22, 42,570.84 and 18,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.22, 42,570.84 and 18,914.20 is: 26,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.22 : 42,570.84 = 18,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.22/42,570.84 = 18,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.22x = 42,570.84 × 18,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.22x = 805,193,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,193,381.93/30,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,095.86

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