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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,436.74, 42,029.46 and 19,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,436.74, 42,029.46 and 19,125.90 is: 26,410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,436.74 : 42,029.46 = 19,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,436.74/42,029.46 = 19,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,436.74x = 42,029.46 × 19,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,436.74x = 803,851,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,851,249.01/30,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,410.56

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