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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,970.80, 42,742.08 and 18,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,970.80, 42,742.08 and 18,869.76 is: 26,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,970.80 : 42,742.08 = 18,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,970.80/42,742.08 = 18,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,970.80x = 42,742.08 × 18,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,970.80x = 806,532,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,532,791.50/30,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,041.72

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