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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,535.80, 42,145.02 and 19,925.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,535.80, 42,145.02 and 19,925.34 is: 27,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,535.80 : 42,145.02 = 19,925.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,535.80/42,145.02 = 19,925.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,535.80x = 42,145.02 × 19,925.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,535.80x = 839,753,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,753,852.81/30,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,500.63

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