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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,572.16, 42,171.64 and 19,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,572.16, 42,171.64 and 19,223.66 is: 26,517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,572.16 : 42,171.64 = 19,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,572.16/42,171.64 = 19,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,572.16x = 42,171.64 × 19,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,572.16x = 810,693,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,693,269.00/30,572.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,517.37

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