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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,169.30, 45,180.06 and 21,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,169.30, 45,180.06 and 21,262.72 is: 31,842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,169.30 : 45,180.06 = 21,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,169.30/45,180.06 = 21,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,169.30x = 45,180.06 × 21,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,169.30x = 960,650,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,650,965.36/30,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,842.00

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