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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,575.82, 42,176.76 and 19,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,575.82, 42,176.76 and 19,227.36 is: 26,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,575.82 : 42,176.76 = 19,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,575.82/42,176.76 = 19,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,575.82x = 42,176.76 × 19,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,575.82x = 810,947,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,947,748.15/30,575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.52

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