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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,884.88, 42,573.96 and 18,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,884.88, 42,573.96 and 18,926.04 is: 26,089.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,884.88 : 42,573.96 = 18,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,884.88/42,573.96 = 18,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,884.88x = 42,573.96 × 18,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,884.88x = 805,756,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,756,469.92/30,884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.03

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