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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,886.49, 46,380.98 and 19,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,886.49, 46,380.98 and 19,273.52 is: 28,942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,886.49 : 46,380.98 = 19,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,886.49/46,380.98 = 19,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,886.49x = 46,380.98 × 19,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,886.49x = 893,924,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,924,561.93/30,886.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,942.26

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