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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,659.44, 45,951.96 and 21,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,659.44, 45,951.96 and 21,760.72 is: 32,614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,659.44 : 45,951.96 = 21,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,659.44/45,951.96 = 21,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,659.44x = 45,951.96 × 21,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,659.44x = 999,947,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,947,735.01/30,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,614.68

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