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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,078.04, 44,932.61 and 21,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,078.04, 44,932.61 and 21,686.44 is: 32,396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,078.04 : 44,932.61 = 21,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,078.04/44,932.61 = 21,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,078.04x = 44,932.61 × 21,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,078.04x = 974,428,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,428,350.81/30,078.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,396.67

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