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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,166.73, 41,658.10 and 19,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,166.73, 41,658.10 and 19,430.28 is: 26,831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,166.73 : 41,658.10 = 19,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,166.73/41,658.10 = 19,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,166.73x = 41,658.10 × 19,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,166.73x = 809,428,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,428,498.69/30,166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,831.83

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