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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,440.74, 42,034.98 and 19,129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,440.74, 42,034.98 and 19,129.90 is: 26,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,440.74 : 42,034.98 = 19,129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,440.74/42,034.98 = 19,129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,440.74x = 42,034.98 × 19,129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,440.74x = 804,124,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,124,963.90/30,440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.08

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