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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,303.92, 41,795.70 and 19,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,303.92, 41,795.70 and 19,696.96 is: 27,166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,303.92 : 41,795.70 = 19,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,303.92/41,795.70 = 19,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,303.92x = 41,795.70 × 19,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,303.92x = 823,248,231.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,248,231.07/30,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,166.39

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