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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,238.80, 45,358.20 and 21,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,238.80, 45,358.20 and 21,879.60 is: 32,819.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,238.80 : 45,358.20 = 21,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,238.80/45,358.20 = 21,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,238.80x = 45,358.20 × 21,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,238.80x = 992,419,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,419,272.72/30,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,819.40

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