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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,967.23, 42,738.39 and 18,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,967.23, 42,738.39 and 18,391.98 is: 25,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,967.23 : 42,738.39 = 18,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,967.23/42,738.39 = 18,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,967.23x = 42,738.39 × 18,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,967.23x = 786,043,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,043,614.11/30,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,383.08

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