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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,138.60, 45,207.90 and 25,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,138.60, 45,207.90 and 25,254.30 is: 37,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,138.60 : 45,207.90 = 25,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,138.60/45,207.90 = 25,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,138.60x = 45,207.90 × 25,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,138.60x = 1,141,693,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,693,868.97/30,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,881.45

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