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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,909.78, 46,349.55 and 21,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,909.78, 46,349.55 and 21,554.28 is: 32,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,909.78 : 46,349.55 = 21,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,909.78/46,349.55 = 21,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,909.78x = 46,349.55 × 21,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,909.78x = 999,031,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,031,178.57/30,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,320.88

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