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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,777.89, 42,473.67 and 19,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,777.89, 42,473.67 and 19,452.40 is: 26,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,777.89 : 42,473.67 = 19,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,777.89/42,473.67 = 19,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,777.89x = 42,473.67 × 19,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,777.89x = 826,214,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,214,639.18/30,777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,844.43

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