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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,676.44, 42,315.42 and 19,325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,676.44, 42,315.42 and 19,325.91 is: 26,658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,676.44 : 42,315.42 = 19,325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,676.44/42,315.42 = 19,325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,676.44x = 42,315.42 × 19,325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,676.44x = 817,783,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,783,998.53/30,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.37

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