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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,865.92, 42,592.75 and 18,119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,865.92, 42,592.75 and 18,119.62 is: 25,003.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,865.92 : 42,592.75 = 18,119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,865.92/42,592.75 = 18,119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,865.92x = 42,592.75 × 18,119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,865.92x = 771,764,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,764,444.76/30,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,003.77

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