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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,391.15, 45,436.87 and 25,762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,391.15, 45,436.87 and 25,762.81 is: 38,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,391.15 : 45,436.87 = 25,762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,391.15/45,436.87 = 25,762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,391.15x = 45,436.87 × 25,762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,391.15x = 1,170,581,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,581,448.80/30,391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,517.18

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