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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,995.36, 42,783.26 and 18,247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,995.36, 42,783.26 and 18,247.51 is: 25,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,995.36 : 42,783.26 = 18,247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,995.36/42,783.26 = 18,247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,995.36x = 42,783.26 × 18,247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,995.36x = 780,687,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,687,926.92/30,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.25

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