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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,873.83, 42,606.69 and 18,930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,873.83, 42,606.69 and 18,930.29 is: 26,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,873.83 : 42,606.69 = 18,930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,873.83/42,606.69 = 18,930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,873.83x = 42,606.69 × 18,930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,873.83x = 806,556,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,556,997.64/30,873.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,124.29

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