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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,404.84, 45,621.70 and 21,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,404.84, 45,621.70 and 21,059.24 is: 31,598.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,404.84 : 45,621.70 = 21,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,404.84/45,621.70 = 21,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,404.84x = 45,621.70 × 21,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,404.84x = 960,758,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,758,329.51/30,404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,598.86

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