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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,864.61, 42,592.85 and 18,115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,864.61, 42,592.85 and 18,115.54 is: 24,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,864.61 : 42,592.85 = 18,115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,864.61/42,592.85 = 18,115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,864.61x = 42,592.85 × 18,115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,864.61x = 771,592,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,592,314.34/30,864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.26

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