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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,212.71, 41,698.53 and 25,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,212.71, 41,698.53 and 25,168.94 is: 34,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,212.71 : 41,698.53 = 25,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,212.71/41,698.53 = 25,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,212.71x = 41,698.53 × 25,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,212.71x = 1,049,507,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,507,747.54/30,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.30

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