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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.76, 45,536.40 and 21,124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.76, 45,536.40 and 21,124.32 is: 31,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.76 : 45,536.40 = 21,124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.76/45,536.40 = 21,124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.76x = 45,536.40 × 21,124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.76x = 961,925,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,925,485.25/30,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,665.45

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