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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.59, 44,950.14 and 19,482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.59, 44,950.14 and 19,482.12 is: 29,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.59 : 44,950.14 = 19,482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.59/44,950.14 = 19,482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.59x = 44,950.14 × 19,482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.59x = 875,724,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,724,021.50/30,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,189.25

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