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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,942.37, 42,710.61 and 18,194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,942.37, 42,710.61 and 18,194.95 is: 25,114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,942.37 : 42,710.61 = 18,194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,942.37/42,710.61 = 18,194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,942.37x = 42,710.61 × 18,194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,942.37x = 777,117,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,117,413.42/30,942.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,114.99

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