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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,488.22, 45,617.97 and 25,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,488.22, 45,617.97 and 25,225.74 is: 37,743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,488.22 : 45,617.97 = 25,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,488.22/45,617.97 = 25,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,488.22x = 45,617.97 × 25,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,488.22x = 1,150,747,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,747,050.55/30,488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,743.99

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