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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,424.59, 41,959.76 and 19,810.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,424.59, 41,959.76 and 19,810.35 is: 27,321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,424.59 : 41,959.76 = 19,810.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,424.59/41,959.76 = 19,810.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,424.59x = 41,959.76 × 19,810.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,424.59x = 831,237,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,237,432.46/30,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,321.24

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