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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,440.25, 42,004.60 and 19,106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,440.25, 42,004.60 and 19,106.12 is: 26,364.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,440.25 : 42,004.60 = 19,106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,440.25/42,004.60 = 19,106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,440.25x = 42,004.60 × 19,106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,440.25x = 802,544,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,544,985.40/30,440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,364.60

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