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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,725.95, 42,422.20 and 19,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,725.95, 42,422.20 and 19,258.10 is: 26,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,725.95 : 42,422.20 = 19,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,725.95/42,422.20 = 19,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,725.95x = 42,422.20 × 19,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,725.95x = 816,970,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,970,969.82/30,725.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,588.96

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