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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,216.60, 45,324.90 and 25,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,216.60, 45,324.90 and 25,842.60 is: 38,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,216.60 : 45,324.90 = 25,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,216.60/45,324.90 = 25,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,216.60x = 45,324.90 × 25,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,216.60x = 1,171,313,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,313,260.74/30,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,763.90

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