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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.80, 45,334.20 and 21,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.80, 45,334.20 and 21,885.20 is: 32,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.80 : 45,334.20 = 21,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.80/45,334.20 = 21,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.80x = 45,334.20 × 21,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.80x = 992,148,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,148,033.84/30,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.80

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