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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,887.97, 42,625.53 and 19,545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,887.97, 42,625.53 and 19,545.64 is: 26,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,887.97 : 42,625.53 = 19,545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,887.97/42,625.53 = 19,545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,887.97x = 42,625.53 × 19,545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,887.97x = 833,143,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,143,309.97/30,887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,973.07

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