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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,481.28, 45,798.60 and 19,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,481.28, 45,798.60 and 19,392.92 is: 29,138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,481.28 : 45,798.60 = 19,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,481.28/45,798.60 = 19,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,481.28x = 45,798.60 × 19,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,481.28x = 888,168,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,168,585.91/30,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,138.17

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