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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,678.21, 42,347.84 and 19,345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,678.21, 42,347.84 and 19,345.32 is: 26,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,678.21 : 42,347.84 = 19,345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,678.21/42,347.84 = 19,345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,678.21x = 42,347.84 × 19,345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,678.21x = 819,232,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,232,419.38/30,678.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,704.05

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