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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.80, 45,332.70 and 19,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.80, 45,332.70 and 19,092.40 is: 28,638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.80 : 45,332.70 = 19,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.80/45,332.70 = 19,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.80x = 45,332.70 × 19,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.80x = 865,510,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,510,041.48/30,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,638.60

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