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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,274.92, 45,427.50 and 19,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,274.92, 45,427.50 and 19,150.92 is: 28,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,274.92 : 45,427.50 = 19,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,274.92/45,427.50 = 19,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,274.92x = 45,427.50 × 19,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,274.92x = 869,978,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,978,418.30/30,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,735.94

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