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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.29, 42,031.56 and 19,127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.29, 42,031.56 and 19,127.39 is: 26,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.29 : 42,031.56 = 19,127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.29/42,031.56 = 19,127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.29x = 42,031.56 × 19,127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.29x = 803,953,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,953,830.27/30,438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,412.59

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