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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,993.30, 42,773.06 and 19,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,993.30, 42,773.06 and 19,060.79 is: 26,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,993.30 : 42,773.06 = 19,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,993.30/42,773.06 = 19,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,993.30x = 42,773.06 × 19,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,993.30x = 815,288,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,288,148.10/30,993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,305.30

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