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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,687.40, 46,031.10 and 19,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,687.40, 46,031.10 and 19,007.20 is: 28,510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,687.40 : 46,031.10 = 19,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,687.40/46,031.10 = 19,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,687.40x = 46,031.10 × 19,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,687.40x = 874,922,323.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,922,323.92/30,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,510.80

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