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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.92, 42,755.76 and 18,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.92, 42,755.76 and 18,414.24 is: 25,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.92 : 42,755.76 = 18,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.92/42,755.76 = 18,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.92x = 42,755.76 × 18,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.92x = 787,314,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,314,826.02/30,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,403.87

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