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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.78, 42,017.05 and 19,116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.78, 42,017.05 and 19,116.89 is: 26,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.78 : 42,017.05 = 19,116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.78/42,017.05 = 19,116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.78x = 42,017.05 × 19,116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.78x = 803,235,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,235,229.94/30,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,398.09

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