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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,432.46, 42,003.81 and 19,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,432.46, 42,003.81 and 19,803.64 is: 27,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,432.46 : 42,003.81 = 19,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,432.46/42,003.81 = 19,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,432.46x = 42,003.81 × 19,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,432.46x = 831,828,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,828,331.87/30,432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,333.59

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