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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,998.61, 42,705.77 and 21,550.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,998.61, 42,705.77 and 21,550.77 is: 29,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,998.61 : 42,705.77 = 21,550.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,998.61/42,705.77 = 21,550.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,998.61x = 42,705.77 × 21,550.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,998.61x = 920,342,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,342,119.19/30,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,689.79

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