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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,550.99, 42,180.87 and 19,083.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,550.99, 42,180.87 and 19,083.34 is: 26,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,550.99 : 42,180.87 = 19,083.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,550.99/42,180.87 = 19,083.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,550.99x = 42,180.87 × 19,083.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,550.99x = 804,951,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,951,883.71/30,550.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,347.82

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