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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,975.08, 42,746.47 and 18,225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,975.08, 42,746.47 and 18,225.95 is: 25,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,975.08 : 42,746.47 = 18,225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,975.08/42,746.47 = 18,225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,975.08x = 42,746.47 × 18,225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,975.08x = 779,094,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,094,765.60/30,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.31

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