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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,167.80, 45,251.70 and 25,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,167.80, 45,251.70 and 25,502.20 is: 38,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,167.80 : 45,251.70 = 25,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,167.80/45,251.70 = 25,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,167.80x = 45,251.70 × 25,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,167.80x = 1,154,017,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,017,903.74/30,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,253.30

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