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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.30, 45,261.45 and 19,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.30, 45,261.45 and 19,158.30 is: 28,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.30 : 45,261.45 = 19,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.30/45,261.45 = 19,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.30x = 45,261.45 × 19,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.30x = 867,132,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,132,437.54/30,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,669.04

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