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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,241.63, 41,715.22 and 19,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,241.63, 41,715.22 and 19,482.96 is: 26,874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,241.63 : 41,715.22 = 19,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,241.63/41,715.22 = 19,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,241.63x = 41,715.22 × 19,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,241.63x = 812,735,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,735,962.65/30,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.74

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