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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950, 42,711.76 and 19,006.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950, 42,711.76 and 19,006.56 is: 26,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950 : 42,711.76 = 19,006.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950/42,711.76 = 19,006.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950x = 42,711.76 × 19,006.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950x = 811,803,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,803,629.15/30,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,229.52

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