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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,444.89, 41,986.74 and 19,115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,444.89, 41,986.74 and 19,115.43 is: 26,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,444.89 : 41,986.74 = 19,115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,444.89/41,986.74 = 19,115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,444.89x = 41,986.74 × 19,115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,444.89x = 802,594,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,594,589.40/30,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.21

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