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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,423.60, 45,570.60 and 25,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,423.60, 45,570.60 and 25,239.60 is: 37,805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423.60 : 45,570.60 = 25,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423.60/45,570.60 = 25,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423.60x = 45,570.60 × 25,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423.60x = 1,150,183,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,183,715.76/30,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,805.64

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