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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,935.90, 42,688.94 and 18,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,935.90, 42,688.94 and 18,189.50 is: 25,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,935.90 : 42,688.94 = 18,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,935.90/42,688.94 = 18,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,935.90x = 42,688.94 × 18,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,935.90x = 776,490,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,490,169.74/30,935.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,099.97

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