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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,577.18, 45,896.87 and 21,090.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,577.18, 45,896.87 and 21,090.16 is: 31,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,577.18 : 45,896.87 = 21,090.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,577.18/45,896.87 = 21,090.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,577.18x = 45,896.87 × 21,090.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,577.18x = 967,972,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,972,362.52/30,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,656.69

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