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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.74, 42,723.90 and 18,212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.74, 42,723.90 and 18,212.76 is: 25,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.74 : 42,723.90 = 18,212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.74/42,723.90 = 18,212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.74x = 42,723.90 × 18,212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.74x = 778,120,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,120,136.96/30,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.10

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