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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,656.78, 42,323.70 and 19,911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,656.78, 42,323.70 and 19,911.25 is: 27,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,656.78 : 42,323.70 = 19,911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,656.78/42,323.70 = 19,911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,656.78x = 42,323.70 × 19,911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,656.78x = 842,717,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,717,460.45/30,656.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,488.78

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