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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.16, 45,556.36 and 25,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.16, 45,556.36 and 25,166.12 is: 37,748.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.16 : 45,556.36 = 25,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.16/45,556.36 = 25,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.16x = 45,556.36 × 25,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.16x = 1,146,476,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,476,822.52/30,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,748.87

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