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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,025.21, 45,037.72 and 21,103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,025.21, 45,037.72 and 21,103.81 is: 31,655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,025.21 : 45,037.72 = 21,103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,025.21/45,037.72 = 21,103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,025.21x = 45,037.72 × 21,103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,025.21x = 950,467,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,467,485.71/30,025.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,655.65

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