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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,543.56, 42,150.26 and 19,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,543.56, 42,150.26 and 19,926.92 is: 27,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,543.56 : 42,150.26 = 19,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,543.56/42,150.26 = 19,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,543.56x = 42,150.26 × 19,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,543.56x = 839,924,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,924,859.00/30,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,499.25

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