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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,977.24, 42,723.45 and 19,019.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,977.24, 42,723.45 and 19,019.21 is: 26,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,977.24 : 42,723.45 = 19,019.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,977.24/42,723.45 = 19,019.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,977.24x = 42,723.45 × 19,019.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,977.24x = 812,566,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,566,267.47/30,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,231.07

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