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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,581.80, 45,872.70 and 21,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,581.80, 45,872.70 and 21,250.60 is: 31,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,581.80 : 45,872.70 = 21,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,581.80/45,872.70 = 21,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,581.80x = 45,872.70 × 21,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,581.80x = 974,822,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,822,398.62/30,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,875.90

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