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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,976.59, 42,753.93 and 18,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,976.59, 42,753.93 and 18,398.91 is: 25,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,976.59 : 42,753.93 = 18,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,976.59/42,753.93 = 18,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,976.59x = 42,753.93 × 18,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,976.59x = 786,625,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,625,710.22/30,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,394.20

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