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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,153.60, 45,230.40 and 19,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,153.60, 45,230.40 and 19,072.80 is: 28,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,153.60 : 45,230.40 = 19,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,153.60/45,230.40 = 19,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,153.60x = 45,230.40 × 19,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,153.60x = 862,670,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,670,373.12/30,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,609.20

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