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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.80, 45,277.20 and 19,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.80, 45,277.20 and 19,687.20 is: 29,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.80 : 45,277.20 = 19,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.80/45,277.20 = 19,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.80x = 45,277.20 × 19,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.80x = 891,381,291.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,381,291.84/30,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,530.80

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