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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,402, 45,565.56 and 21,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,402, 45,565.56 and 21,589.20 is: 32,357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,402 : 45,565.56 = 21,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,402/45,565.56 = 21,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,402x = 45,565.56 × 21,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,402x = 983,723,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,723,987.95/30,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,357.21

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