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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,859.36, 42,586.69 and 18,929.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,859.36, 42,586.69 and 18,929.27 is: 26,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,859.36 : 42,586.69 = 18,929.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,859.36/42,586.69 = 18,929.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,859.36x = 42,586.69 × 18,929.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,859.36x = 806,134,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,134,953.42/30,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,122.87

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