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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969.36, 42,723.90 and 18,386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969.36, 42,723.90 and 18,386.82 is: 25,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969.36 : 42,723.90 = 18,386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969.36/42,723.90 = 18,386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969.36x = 42,723.90 × 18,386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969.36x = 785,556,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,556,659.00/30,969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,365.61

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