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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,556.11, 42,158.15 and 19,236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,556.11, 42,158.15 and 19,236.91 is: 26,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,556.11 : 42,158.15 = 19,236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,556.11/42,158.15 = 19,236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,556.11x = 42,158.15 × 19,236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,556.11x = 810,992,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,992,537.32/30,556.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,541.09

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