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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,904.08, 42,653.09 and 18,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,904.08, 42,653.09 and 18,157.26 is: 25,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,904.08 : 42,653.09 = 18,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,904.08/42,653.09 = 18,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,904.08x = 42,653.09 × 18,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,904.08x = 774,463,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,463,193.33/30,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.23

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