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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,841.67, 42,568.25 and 19,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,841.67, 42,568.25 and 19,526.25 is: 26,950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,841.67 : 42,568.25 = 19,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,841.67/42,568.25 = 19,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,841.67x = 42,568.25 × 19,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,841.67x = 831,198,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,198,185.14/30,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,950.49

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