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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,056.50, 41,496.87 and 19,305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,056.50, 41,496.87 and 19,305.71 is: 26,654.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,056.50 : 41,496.87 = 19,305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,056.50/41,496.87 = 19,305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,056.50x = 41,496.87 × 19,305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,056.50x = 801,126,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,126,558.65/30,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.02

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