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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.68, 45,303.36 and 25,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.68, 45,303.36 and 25,274.32 is: 37,838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.68 : 45,303.36 = 25,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.68/45,303.36 = 25,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.68x = 45,303.36 × 25,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.68x = 1,145,011,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,011,617.72/30,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,838.26

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