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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,930.65, 42,681.69 and 18,184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,930.65, 42,681.69 and 18,184.25 is: 25,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,930.65 : 42,681.69 = 18,184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,930.65/42,681.69 = 18,184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,930.65x = 42,681.69 × 18,184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,930.65x = 776,134,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,134,307.97/30,930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,092.73

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