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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,431.46, 42,002.43 and 19,802.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,431.46, 42,002.43 and 19,802.64 is: 27,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,431.46 : 42,002.43 = 19,802.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,431.46/42,002.43 = 19,802.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,431.46x = 42,002.43 × 19,802.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,431.46x = 831,759,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,759,000.42/30,431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.21

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