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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.80, 45,337.20 and 19,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.80, 45,337.20 and 19,727.20 is: 29,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.80 : 45,337.20 = 19,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.80/45,337.20 = 19,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.80x = 45,337.20 × 19,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.80x = 894,376,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,376,011.84/30,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,590.80

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