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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,462.31, 45,582.67 and 25,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,462.31, 45,582.67 and 25,147.90 is: 37,630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,462.31 : 45,582.67 = 25,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,462.31/45,582.67 = 25,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,462.31x = 45,582.67 × 25,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,462.31x = 1,146,308,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,308,426.89/30,462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,630.38

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