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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,562.66, 45,834.65 and 21,135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,562.66, 45,834.65 and 21,135.58 is: 31,696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,562.66 : 45,834.65 = 21,135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,562.66/45,834.65 = 21,135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,562.66x = 45,834.65 × 21,135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,562.66x = 968,741,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,741,850.10/30,562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,696.91

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