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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,443.80, 45,665.70 and 21,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,443.80, 45,665.70 and 21,112.60 is: 31,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,443.80 : 45,665.70 = 21,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,443.80/45,665.70 = 21,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,443.80x = 45,665.70 × 21,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,443.80x = 964,121,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,121,657.82/30,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,668.90

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