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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,211.60, 45,317.40 and 19,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,211.60, 45,317.40 and 19,130.80 is: 28,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.60 : 45,317.40 = 19,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.60/45,317.40 = 19,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.60x = 45,317.40 × 19,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.60x = 866,958,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,958,115.92/30,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,696.20

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