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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,429.70, 45,644.55 and 25,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,429.70, 45,644.55 and 25,618.30 is: 38,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,429.70 : 45,644.55 = 25,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,429.70/45,644.55 = 25,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,429.70x = 45,644.55 × 25,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,429.70x = 1,169,335,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,335,775.27/30,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,427.45

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