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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,879.96, 46,318.10 and 19,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,879.96, 46,318.10 and 19,036 is: 28,552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,879.96 : 46,318.10 = 19,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,879.96/46,318.10 = 19,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,879.96x = 46,318.10 × 19,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,879.96x = 881,711,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,711,351.60/30,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,552.87

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