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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,515.15, 42,105.83 and 19,176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,515.15, 42,105.83 and 19,176.59 is: 26,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,515.15 : 42,105.83 = 19,176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,515.15/42,105.83 = 19,176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,515.15x = 42,105.83 × 19,176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,515.15x = 807,446,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,446,238.52/30,515.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,460.50

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