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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,096.60, 45,214.08 and 21,232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,096.60, 45,214.08 and 21,232.32 is: 31,897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,096.60 : 45,214.08 = 21,232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,096.60/45,214.08 = 21,232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,096.60x = 45,214.08 × 21,232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,096.60x = 959,999,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,999,815.07/30,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,897.28

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