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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.80, 45,281.70 and 19,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.80, 45,281.70 and 19,171.80 is: 28,689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.80 : 45,281.70 = 19,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.80/45,281.70 = 19,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.80x = 45,281.70 × 19,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.80x = 868,131,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,131,696.06/30,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,689.27

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