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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,399.50, 45,561.80 and 21,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,399.50, 45,561.80 and 21,586.70 is: 32,353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,399.50 : 45,561.80 = 21,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,399.50/45,561.80 = 21,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,399.50x = 45,561.80 × 21,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,399.50x = 983,528,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,528,908.06/30,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,353.46

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