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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,280.77, 45,450.45 and 21,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,280.77, 45,450.45 and 21,855.96 is: 32,805.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,280.77 : 45,450.45 = 21,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,280.77/45,450.45 = 21,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,280.77x = 45,450.45 × 21,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,280.77x = 993,363,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,363,217.18/30,280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,805.08

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