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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.14, 45,566.17 and 25,129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.14, 45,566.17 and 25,129.74 is: 37,633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.14 : 45,566.17 = 25,129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.14/45,566.17 = 25,129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.14x = 45,566.17 × 25,129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.14x = 1,145,066,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,066,004.90/30,427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,633.05

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