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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,059.52, 41,444.28 and 19,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,059.52, 41,444.28 and 19,285.32 is: 26,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,059.52 : 41,444.28 = 19,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,059.52/41,444.28 = 19,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,059.52x = 41,444.28 × 19,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,059.52x = 799,266,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,266,201.97/30,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.45

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