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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,712.34, 46,012.62 and 21,332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,712.34, 46,012.62 and 21,332.54 is: 31,959.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,712.34 : 46,012.62 = 21,332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,712.34/46,012.62 = 21,332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,712.34x = 46,012.62 × 21,332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,712.34x = 981,566,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,566,056.65/30,712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,959.99

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