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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,737.80, 46,106.70 and 21,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,737.80, 46,106.70 and 21,406.60 is: 32,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,737.80 : 46,106.70 = 21,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,737.80/46,106.70 = 21,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,737.80x = 46,106.70 × 21,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,737.80x = 986,987,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,987,684.22/30,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.90

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