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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,536.38, 42,160.76 and 19,068.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,536.38, 42,160.76 and 19,068.76 is: 26,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,536.38 : 42,160.76 = 19,068.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,536.38/42,160.76 = 19,068.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,536.38x = 42,160.76 × 19,068.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,536.38x = 803,953,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,953,413.86/30,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,327.72

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