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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,322.75, 45,428.71 and 21,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,322.75, 45,428.71 and 21,982.08 is: 32,932.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,322.75 : 45,428.71 = 21,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,322.75/45,428.71 = 21,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,322.75x = 45,428.71 × 21,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,322.75x = 998,617,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,617,537.52/30,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,932.95

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