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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,187.80, 45,281.70 and 21,850.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,187.80, 45,281.70 and 21,850.20 is: 32,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,187.80 : 45,281.70 = 21,850.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,187.80/45,281.70 = 21,850.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,187.80x = 45,281.70 × 21,850.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,187.80x = 989,414,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,414,201.34/30,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,775.30

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