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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,996.73, 42,775.68 and 18,250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,996.73, 42,775.68 and 18,250.39 is: 25,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,996.73 : 42,775.68 = 18,250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,996.73/42,775.68 = 18,250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,996.73x = 42,775.68 × 18,250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,996.73x = 780,672,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,672,842.52/30,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,185.65

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