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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.88, 42,742.68 and 18,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.88, 42,742.68 and 18,226.56 is: 25,152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.88 : 42,742.68 = 18,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.88/42,742.68 = 18,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.88x = 42,742.68 × 18,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.88x = 779,052,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,052,021.58/30,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.71

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