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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,322.80, 45,428.78 and 21,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,322.80, 45,428.78 and 21,982.14 is: 32,933.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,322.80 : 45,428.78 = 21,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,322.80/45,428.78 = 21,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,322.80x = 45,428.78 × 21,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,322.80x = 998,621,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,621,801.99/30,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,933.03

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