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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,083.82, 41,499.59 and 19,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,083.82, 41,499.59 and 19,455 is: 26,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,083.82 : 41,499.59 = 19,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,083.82/41,499.59 = 19,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,083.82x = 41,499.59 × 19,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,083.82x = 807,374,426.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,374,426.18/30,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,837.50

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