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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,581.74, 42,184.89 and 19,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,581.74, 42,184.89 and 19,233.24 is: 26,530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,581.74 : 42,184.89 = 19,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,581.74/42,184.89 = 19,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,581.74x = 42,184.89 × 19,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,581.74x = 811,352,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,352,113.74/30,581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,530.61

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