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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,909.84, 42,655.84 and 18,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,909.84, 42,655.84 and 18,159.60 is: 25,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,909.84 : 42,655.84 = 18,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,909.84/42,655.84 = 18,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,909.84x = 42,655.84 × 18,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,909.84x = 774,612,992.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,612,992.06/30,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.40

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