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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,458.60, 45,687.90 and 25,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,458.60, 45,687.90 and 25,620.20 is: 38,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,458.60 : 45,687.90 = 25,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,458.60/45,687.90 = 25,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,458.60x = 45,687.90 × 25,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,458.60x = 1,170,533,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,533,135.58/30,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,430.30

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