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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,427.15, 45,573.96 and 25,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,427.15, 45,573.96 and 25,102.26 is: 37,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,427.15 : 45,573.96 = 25,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,427.15/45,573.96 = 25,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,427.15x = 45,573.96 × 25,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,427.15x = 1,144,009,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,009,393.15/30,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.32

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