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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,862.58, 46,214.78 and 21,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,862.58, 46,214.78 and 21,361.72 is: 31,987.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,862.58 : 46,214.78 = 21,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,862.58/46,214.78 = 21,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,862.58x = 46,214.78 × 21,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,862.58x = 987,227,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,227,190.22/30,862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,987.84

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