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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,458.40, 45,687.60 and 25,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,458.40, 45,687.60 and 25,274.40 is: 37,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,458.40 : 45,687.60 = 25,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,458.40/45,687.60 = 25,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,458.40x = 45,687.60 × 25,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,458.40x = 1,154,726,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,726,677.44/30,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,911.60

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