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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,903.72, 42,643.98 and 18,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,903.72, 42,643.98 and 18,967.56 is: 26,173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,903.72 : 42,643.98 = 18,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,903.72/42,643.98 = 18,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,903.72x = 42,643.98 × 18,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,903.72x = 808,852,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,852,249.29/30,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.30

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