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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,172.30, 45,184.56 and 21,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,172.30, 45,184.56 and 21,265.72 is: 31,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,172.30 : 45,184.56 = 21,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,172.30/45,184.56 = 21,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,172.30x = 45,184.56 × 21,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,172.30x = 960,882,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,882,201.28/30,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,846.50

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