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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,521.87, 42,105.33 and 19,763.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,521.87, 42,105.33 and 19,763.66 is: 27,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,521.87 : 42,105.33 = 19,763.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,521.87/42,105.33 = 19,763.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,521.87x = 42,105.33 × 19,763.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,521.87x = 832,155,426.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,155,426.31/30,521.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,264.23

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