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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.08, 42,763.48 and 18,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.08, 42,763.48 and 18,244.24 is: 25,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.08 : 42,763.48 = 18,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.08/42,763.48 = 18,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.08x = 42,763.48 × 18,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.08x = 780,187,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,187,192.36/30,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,173.76

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