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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.76, 45,732.82 and 19,939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,472.76, 45,732.82 and 19,939.92 is: 29,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,472.76 : 45,732.82 = 19,939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,472.76/45,732.82 = 19,939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,472.76x = 45,732.82 × 19,939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,472.76x = 911,908,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,908,772.17/30,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,925.38

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