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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,528.91, 45,733.75 and 21,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,528.91, 45,733.75 and 21,039.55 is: 31,518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,528.91 : 45,733.75 = 21,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,528.91/45,733.75 = 21,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,528.91x = 45,733.75 × 21,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,528.91x = 962,217,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,217,352.88/30,528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,518.23

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