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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,082.12, 45,073.86 and 21,301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,082.12, 45,073.86 and 21,301.27 is: 31,916.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,082.12 : 45,073.86 = 21,301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,082.12/45,073.86 = 21,301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,082.12x = 45,073.86 × 21,301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,082.12x = 960,130,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,130,461.80/30,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,916.98

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