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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.82, 45,310.20 and 19,816.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.82, 45,310.20 and 19,816.14 is: 29,724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.82 : 45,310.20 = 19,816.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.82/45,310.20 = 19,816.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.82x = 45,310.20 × 19,816.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.82x = 897,873,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,873,266.63/30,206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,724.19

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