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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,448.70, 45,608.46 and 19,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,448.70, 45,608.46 and 19,881.38 is: 29,779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,448.70 : 45,608.46 = 19,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,448.70/45,608.46 = 19,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,448.70x = 45,608.46 × 19,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,448.70x = 906,759,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,759,124.47/30,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,779.90

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