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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.56, 41,971.02 and 19,669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.56, 41,971.02 and 19,669.25 is: 27,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.56 : 41,971.02 = 19,669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.56/41,971.02 = 19,669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.56x = 41,971.02 × 19,669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.56x = 825,538,275.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,538,275.28/30,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,121.47

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