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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,049.41, 41,476.80 and 19,847.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,049.41, 41,476.80 and 19,847.89 is: 27,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,049.41 : 41,476.80 = 19,847.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,049.41/41,476.80 = 19,847.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,049.41x = 41,476.80 × 19,847.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,049.41x = 823,226,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,226,963.95/30,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,395.78

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