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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,222.48, 41,711.97 and 25,178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,222.48, 41,711.97 and 25,178.70 is: 34,750.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,222.48 : 41,711.97 = 25,178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,222.48/41,711.97 = 25,178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,222.48x = 41,711.97 × 25,178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,222.48x = 1,050,253,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,253,179.04/30,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,750.73

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