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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.40, 45,373.20 and 19,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.40, 45,373.20 and 19,139.20 is: 28,705.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.40 : 45,373.20 = 19,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.40/45,373.20 = 19,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.40x = 45,373.20 × 19,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.40x = 868,406,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,406,749.44/30,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,705.38

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