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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.36, 42,775.66 and 18,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.36, 42,775.66 and 18,414.68 is: 25,415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.36 : 42,775.66 = 18,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.36/42,775.66 = 18,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.36x = 42,775.66 × 18,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.36x = 787,700,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,700,090.69/30,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,415.94

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