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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,639.66, 42,243.59 and 19,865.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,639.66, 42,243.59 and 19,865.44 is: 27,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,639.66 : 42,243.59 = 19,865.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,639.66/42,243.59 = 19,865.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,639.66x = 42,243.59 × 19,865.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,639.66x = 839,187,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,187,502.53/30,639.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,388.93

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