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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.26, 42,779.39 and 18,252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.26, 42,779.39 and 18,252.47 is: 25,188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.26 : 42,779.39 = 18,252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.26/42,779.39 = 18,252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.26x = 42,779.39 × 18,252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.26x = 780,829,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,829,548.28/30,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.65

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