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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.65, 42,720.57 and 18,212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.65, 42,720.57 and 18,212.34 is: 25,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.65 : 42,720.57 = 18,212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.65/42,720.57 = 18,212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.65x = 42,720.57 × 18,212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.65x = 778,041,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,041,545.83/30,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.64

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