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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,975.24, 42,720.69 and 19,017.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,975.24, 42,720.69 and 19,017.21 is: 26,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,975.24 : 42,720.69 = 19,017.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,975.24/42,720.69 = 19,017.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,975.24x = 42,720.69 × 19,017.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,975.24x = 812,428,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,428,333.07/30,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,228.31

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