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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,979.64, 42,755.55 and 18,404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,979.64, 42,755.55 and 18,404.39 is: 25,400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,979.64 : 42,755.55 = 18,404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,979.64/42,755.55 = 18,404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,979.64x = 42,755.55 × 18,404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,979.64x = 786,889,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,889,603.09/30,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.22

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