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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,645.59, 42,262.83 and 19,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,645.59, 42,262.83 and 19,879.20 is: 27,415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,645.59 : 42,262.83 = 19,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,645.59/42,262.83 = 19,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,645.59x = 42,262.83 × 19,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,645.59x = 840,151,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,151,250.14/30,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,415.08

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