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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,672.30, 46,051.65 and 19,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,672.30, 46,051.65 and 19,008.30 is: 28,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,672.30 : 46,051.65 = 19,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,672.30/46,051.65 = 19,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,672.30x = 46,051.65 × 19,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,672.30x = 875,363,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,363,578.70/30,672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,539.22

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