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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.79, 41,669.52 and 21,258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.79, 41,669.52 and 21,258.26 is: 29,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.79 : 41,669.52 = 21,258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.79/41,669.52 = 21,258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.79x = 41,669.52 × 21,258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.79x = 885,821,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,821,281.89/30,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,326.21

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