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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,424.64, 45,562.43 and 25,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,424.64, 45,562.43 and 25,127.24 is: 37,629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,424.64 : 45,562.43 = 25,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,424.64/45,562.43 = 25,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,424.64x = 45,562.43 × 25,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,424.64x = 1,144,857,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,857,948.60/30,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,629.31

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