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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,654.82, 42,291.39 and 19,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,654.82, 42,291.39 and 19,321.30 is: 26,655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,654.82 : 42,291.39 = 19,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,654.82/42,291.39 = 19,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,654.82x = 42,291.39 × 19,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,654.82x = 817,124,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,124,633.61/30,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,655.67

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