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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.39, 41,760.51 and 19,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.39, 41,760.51 and 19,671.44 is: 27,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.39 : 41,760.51 = 19,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.39/41,760.51 = 19,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.39x = 41,760.51 × 19,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.39x = 821,489,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,489,366.83/30,278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,131.21

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