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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.50, 45,327.88 and 19,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.50, 45,327.88 and 19,672.50 is: 29,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.50 : 45,327.88 = 19,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.50/45,327.88 = 19,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.50x = 45,327.88 × 19,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.50x = 891,712,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,712,719.30/30,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,542.07

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