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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,215.83, 41,702.84 and 25,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,215.83, 41,702.84 and 25,172.06 is: 34,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,215.83 : 41,702.84 = 25,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,215.83/41,702.84 = 25,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,215.83x = 41,702.84 × 25,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,215.83x = 1,049,746,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,746,390.65/30,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,741.60

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