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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.80, 45,425.88 and 19,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.80, 45,425.88 and 19,910.80 is: 29,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.80 : 45,425.88 = 19,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.80/45,425.88 = 19,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.80x = 45,425.88 × 19,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.80x = 904,465,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,465,611.50/30,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,871.25

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