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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,963.24, 42,730.11 and 18,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,963.24, 42,730.11 and 18,217.26 is: 25,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,963.24 : 42,730.11 = 18,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,963.24/42,730.11 = 18,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,963.24x = 42,730.11 × 18,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,963.24x = 778,425,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,425,523.70/30,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,140.31

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