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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,408.60, 45,602.10 and 21,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,408.60, 45,602.10 and 21,048.60 is: 31,565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,408.60 : 45,602.10 = 21,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,408.60/45,602.10 = 21,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,408.60x = 45,602.10 × 21,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,408.60x = 959,860,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,860,362.06/30,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,565.42

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