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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.20, 42,754.68 and 19,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.20, 42,754.68 and 19,050.72 is: 26,281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.20 : 42,754.68 = 19,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.20/42,754.68 = 19,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.20x = 42,754.68 × 19,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.20x = 814,507,437.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,507,437.37/30,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.89

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