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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,189.91, 41,647.60 and 21,242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,189.91, 41,647.60 and 21,242.35 is: 29,304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,189.91 : 41,647.60 = 21,242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,189.91/41,647.60 = 21,242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,189.91x = 41,647.60 × 21,242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,189.91x = 884,692,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,692,895.86/30,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,304.26

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