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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,238.71, 45,358.97 and 25,014.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,238.71, 45,358.97 and 25,014.51 is: 37,522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,238.71 : 45,358.97 = 25,014.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,238.71/45,358.97 = 25,014.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,238.71x = 45,358.97 × 25,014.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,238.71x = 1,134,632,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,632,408.65/30,238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,522.51

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