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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,389.83, 41,936.86 and 19,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,389.83, 41,936.86 and 19,065.42 is: 26,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,389.83 : 41,936.86 = 19,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,389.83/41,936.86 = 19,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,389.83x = 41,936.86 × 19,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,389.83x = 799,543,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,543,849.38/30,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,309.59

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