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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,426.65, 45,573.21 and 25,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,426.65, 45,573.21 and 25,101.76 is: 37,597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,426.65 : 45,573.21 = 25,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,426.65/45,573.21 = 25,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,426.65x = 45,573.21 × 25,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,426.65x = 1,143,967,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,967,665.92/30,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,597.56

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