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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,873.51, 42,589.80 and 19,523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,873.51, 42,589.80 and 19,523.88 is: 26,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,873.51 : 42,589.80 = 19,523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,873.51/42,589.80 = 19,523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,873.51x = 42,589.80 × 19,523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,873.51x = 831,518,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,518,144.42/30,873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,933.06

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