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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,111.98, 41,568.97 and 21,167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,111.98, 41,568.97 and 21,167.15 is: 29,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,111.98 : 41,568.97 = 21,167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,111.98/41,568.97 = 21,167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,111.98x = 41,568.97 × 21,167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,111.98x = 879,896,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,896,415.49/30,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,220.81

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