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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,312.57, 41,857.77 and 19,001.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,312.57, 41,857.77 and 19,001.49 is: 26,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,312.57 : 41,857.77 = 19,001.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,312.57/41,857.77 = 19,001.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,312.57x = 41,857.77 × 19,001.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,312.57x = 795,359,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,359,998.08/30,312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,238.62

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