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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,873.58, 42,607.50 and 18,935.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,873.58, 42,607.50 and 18,935.29 is: 26,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,873.58 : 42,607.50 = 18,935.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,873.58/42,607.50 = 18,935.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,873.58x = 42,607.50 × 18,935.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,873.58x = 806,785,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,785,368.68/30,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,131.90

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