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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,965.37, 42,724.89 and 18,219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,965.37, 42,724.89 and 18,219.11 is: 25,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,965.37 : 42,724.89 = 18,219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,965.37/42,724.89 = 18,219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,965.37x = 42,724.89 × 18,219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,965.37x = 778,409,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,409,417.24/30,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.06

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