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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,015.36, 45,006.84 and 21,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,015.36, 45,006.84 and 21,267.36 is: 31,889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,015.36 : 45,006.84 = 21,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,015.36/45,006.84 = 21,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,015.36x = 45,006.84 × 21,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,015.36x = 957,176,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,176,668.74/30,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,889.56

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