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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,444.96, 41,986.81 and 19,115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,444.96, 41,986.81 and 19,115.50 is: 26,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,444.96 : 41,986.81 = 19,115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,444.96/41,986.81 = 19,115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,444.96x = 41,986.81 × 19,115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,444.96x = 802,598,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,598,866.56/30,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,362.29

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