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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,187.88, 45,222.86 and 19,768.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,187.88, 45,222.86 and 19,768.04 is: 29,613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,187.88 : 45,222.86 = 19,768.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,187.88/45,222.86 = 19,768.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,187.88x = 45,222.86 × 19,768.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,187.88x = 893,967,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,967,305.39/30,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,613.45

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