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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,441.72, 45,588.77 and 21,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,441.72, 45,588.77 and 21,055.40 is: 31,532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,441.72 : 45,588.77 = 21,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,441.72/45,588.77 = 21,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,441.72x = 45,588.77 × 21,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,441.72x = 959,889,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,889,454.64/30,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,532.04

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