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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,554.11, 42,155.39 and 19,234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,554.11, 42,155.39 and 19,234.91 is: 26,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,554.11 : 42,155.39 = 19,234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,554.11/42,155.39 = 19,234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,554.11x = 42,155.39 × 19,234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,554.11x = 810,855,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,855,132.66/30,554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,538.33

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