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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,153.60, 45,230.40 and 21,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,153.60, 45,230.40 and 21,405.60 is: 32,108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,153.60 : 45,230.40 = 21,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,153.60/45,230.40 = 21,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,153.60x = 45,230.40 × 21,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,153.60x = 968,183,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,183,850.24/30,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,108.40

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