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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,995.73, 42,774.30 and 18,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,995.73, 42,774.30 and 18,249.39 is: 25,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,995.73 : 42,774.30 = 18,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,995.73/42,774.30 = 18,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,995.73x = 42,774.30 × 18,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,995.73x = 780,604,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,604,882.68/30,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.27

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