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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,209.80, 45,314.70 and 19,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,209.80, 45,314.70 and 19,712.20 is: 29,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,209.80 : 45,314.70 = 19,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,209.80/45,314.70 = 19,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,209.80x = 45,314.70 × 19,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,209.80x = 893,252,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,252,429.34/30,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,568.30

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