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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.20, 45,010.80 and 19,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.20, 45,010.80 and 19,562.40 is: 29,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.20 : 45,010.80 = 19,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.20/45,010.80 = 19,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.20x = 45,010.80 × 19,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.20x = 880,519,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,519,273.92/30,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,343.60

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