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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,592.16, 42,222.96 and 19,990.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,592.16, 42,222.96 and 19,990.88 is: 27,591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,592.16 : 42,222.96 = 19,990.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,592.16/42,222.96 = 19,990.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,592.16x = 42,222.96 × 19,990.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,592.16x = 844,074,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,074,126.60/30,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,591.19

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