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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,051.97, 41,434.02 and 19,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,051.97, 41,434.02 and 19,277.84 is: 26,579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,051.97 : 41,434.02 = 19,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,051.97/41,434.02 = 19,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,051.97x = 41,434.02 × 19,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,051.97x = 798,758,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,758,511.70/30,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,579.24

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