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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,480.60, 45,720.90 and 25,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,480.60, 45,720.90 and 25,620.60 is: 38,430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,480.60 : 45,720.90 = 25,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,480.60/45,720.90 = 25,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,480.60x = 45,720.90 × 25,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,480.60x = 1,171,396,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,396,890.54/30,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,430.90

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