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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,047.96, 41,428.51 and 19,273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,047.96, 41,428.51 and 19,273.85 is: 26,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,047.96 : 41,428.51 = 19,273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,047.96/41,428.51 = 19,273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,047.96x = 41,428.51 × 19,273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,047.96x = 798,486,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,486,680.32/30,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.74

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