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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.26, 42,767.18 and 18,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.26, 42,767.18 and 18,072.89 is: 24,940.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.26 : 42,767.18 = 18,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.26/42,767.18 = 18,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.26x = 42,767.18 × 18,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.26x = 772,926,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,926,449.39/30,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.14

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