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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,049.75, 45,053.83 and 21,621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,049.75, 45,053.83 and 21,621.45 is: 32,417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,049.75 : 45,053.83 = 21,621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,049.75/45,053.83 = 21,621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,049.75x = 45,053.83 × 21,621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,049.75x = 974,129,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,129,132.65/30,049.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,417.21

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