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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,496.29, 42,110.85 and 19,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,496.29, 42,110.85 and 19,184.72 is: 26,491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,496.29 : 42,110.85 = 19,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,496.29/42,110.85 = 19,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,496.29x = 42,110.85 × 19,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,496.29x = 807,884,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,884,727.60/30,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.25

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