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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,435.20, 45,729.60 and 19,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,435.20, 45,729.60 and 19,347.20 is: 29,069.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,435.20 : 45,729.60 = 19,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,435.20/45,729.60 = 19,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,435.20x = 45,729.60 × 19,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,435.20x = 884,739,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,739,717.12/30,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,069.62

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