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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,974.70, 42,748.77 and 18,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,974.70, 42,748.77 and 18,399.48 is: 25,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,974.70 : 42,748.77 = 18,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,974.70/42,748.77 = 18,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,974.70x = 42,748.77 × 18,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,974.70x = 786,555,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,555,138.64/30,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,393.47

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