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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,893.67, 42,617.59 and 19,544.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,893.67, 42,617.59 and 19,544.05 is: 26,960.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,893.67 : 42,617.59 = 19,544.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,893.67/42,617.59 = 19,544.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,893.67x = 42,617.59 × 19,544.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,893.67x = 832,920,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,920,424.19/30,893.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,960.88

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