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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,342.40, 45,513.60 and 25,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,342.40, 45,513.60 and 25,158.40 is: 37,737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,342.40 : 45,513.60 = 25,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,342.40/45,513.60 = 25,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,342.40x = 45,513.60 × 25,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,342.40x = 1,145,049,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,049,354.24/30,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,737.60

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