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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,676.80, 46,015.20 and 21,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,676.80, 46,015.20 and 21,345.60 is: 32,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,676.80 : 46,015.20 = 21,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,676.80/46,015.20 = 21,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,676.80x = 46,015.20 × 21,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,676.80x = 982,222,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,222,053.12/30,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,018.40

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