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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,426.80, 45,537.80 and 21,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,426.80, 45,537.80 and 21,210.80 is: 31,744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,426.80 : 45,537.80 = 21,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,426.80/45,537.80 = 21,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,426.80x = 45,537.80 × 21,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,426.80x = 965,893,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,893,168.24/30,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,744.82

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