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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,985.03, 42,762.99 and 18,409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,985.03, 42,762.99 and 18,409.78 is: 25,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,985.03 : 42,762.99 = 18,409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,985.03/42,762.99 = 18,409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,985.03x = 42,762.99 × 18,409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,985.03x = 787,257,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,257,256.98/30,985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,407.66

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