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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.62, 41,843.92 and 19,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.62, 41,843.92 and 19,729.26 is: 27,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.62 : 41,843.92 = 19,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.62/41,843.92 = 19,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.62x = 41,843.92 × 19,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.62x = 825,549,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,549,577.10/30,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,226.43

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