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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,931.74, 42,708.06 and 19,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,931.74, 42,708.06 and 19,011.24 is: 26,249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,931.74 : 42,708.06 = 19,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,931.74/42,708.06 = 19,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,931.74x = 42,708.06 × 19,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,931.74x = 811,933,178.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,933,178.59/30,931.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,249.19

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