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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,668.76, 45,972.36 and 19,587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,668.76, 45,972.36 and 19,587.96 is: 29,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,668.76 : 45,972.36 = 19,587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,668.76/45,972.36 = 19,587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,668.76x = 45,972.36 × 19,587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,668.76x = 900,504,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,504,748.79/30,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,362.28

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