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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.23, 45,254.78 and 25,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.23, 45,254.78 and 25,951.58 is: 38,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.23 : 45,254.78 = 25,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.23/45,254.78 = 25,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.23x = 45,254.78 × 25,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.23x = 1,174,433,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,433,043.55/30,216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,867.62

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