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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,404, 45,568.56 and 21,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,404, 45,568.56 and 21,591.20 is: 32,360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,404 : 45,568.56 = 21,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,404/45,568.56 = 21,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,404x = 45,568.56 × 21,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,404x = 983,879,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,879,892.67/30,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,360.21

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