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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.76, 41,370.97 and 21,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.76, 41,370.97 and 21,286.34 is: 29,340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.76 : 41,370.97 = 21,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.76/41,370.97 = 21,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.76x = 41,370.97 × 21,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.76x = 880,636,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,636,533.55/30,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,340.12

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