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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,417.80, 45,524.30 and 21,201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,417.80, 45,524.30 and 21,201.80 is: 31,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,417.80 : 45,524.30 = 21,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,417.80/45,524.30 = 21,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,417.80x = 45,524.30 × 21,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,417.80x = 965,197,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,197,103.74/30,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,731.33

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