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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.59, 45,722.52 and 19,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,472.59, 45,722.52 and 19,376.40 is: 29,073.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,472.59 : 45,722.52 = 19,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,472.59/45,722.52 = 19,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,472.59x = 45,722.52 × 19,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,472.59x = 885,937,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,937,836.53/30,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,073.27

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