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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,575.84, 42,176.78 and 19,227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,575.84, 42,176.78 and 19,227.37 is: 26,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,575.84 : 42,176.78 = 19,227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,575.84/42,176.78 = 19,227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,575.84x = 42,176.78 × 19,227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,575.84x = 810,948,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,948,554.47/30,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,522.53

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