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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,495.67, 42,072.75 and 19,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,495.67, 42,072.75 and 19,005.36 is: 26,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,495.67 : 42,072.75 = 19,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,495.67/42,072.75 = 19,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,495.67x = 42,072.75 × 19,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,495.67x = 799,607,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,607,759.94/30,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,220.37

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