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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.60, 45,368.40 and 19,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.60, 45,368.40 and 19,164.80 is: 28,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.60 : 45,368.40 = 19,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.60/45,368.40 = 19,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.60x = 45,368.40 × 19,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.60x = 869,476,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,476,312.32/30,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,747.20

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