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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,441.66, 42,036.21 and 19,130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,441.66, 42,036.21 and 19,130.76 is: 26,417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,441.66 : 42,036.21 = 19,130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,441.66/42,036.21 = 19,130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,441.66x = 42,036.21 × 19,130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,441.66x = 804,184,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,184,644.82/30,441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,417.24

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