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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,367.96, 45,575.52 and 21,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,367.96, 45,575.52 and 21,073.24 is: 31,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,367.96 : 45,575.52 = 21,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,367.96/45,575.52 = 21,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,367.96x = 45,575.52 × 21,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,367.96x = 960,423,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,423,871.08/30,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,626.22

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