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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,892.06, 42,635.60 and 19,562.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,892.06, 42,635.60 and 19,562.59 is: 26,999.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,892.06 : 42,635.60 = 19,562.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,892.06/42,635.60 = 19,562.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,892.06x = 42,635.60 × 19,562.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,892.06x = 834,062,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,062,791.05/30,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.26

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