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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,272.19, 51,408.27 and 19,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,272.19, 51,408.27 and 19,280.30 is: 28,920.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,272.19 : 51,408.27 = 19,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,272.19/51,408.27 = 19,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,272.19x = 51,408.27 × 19,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,272.19x = 991,166,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,166,868.08/34,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,920.44

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