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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,116.60, 45,244.15 and 21,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,116.60, 45,244.15 and 21,252.34 is: 31,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,116.60 : 45,244.15 = 21,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,116.60/45,244.15 = 21,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,116.60x = 45,244.15 × 21,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,116.60x = 961,544,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,544,058.81/30,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,927.38

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