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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,525.50, 45,996.26 and 25,100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,525.50, 45,996.26 and 25,100.38 is: 37,821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,525.50 : 45,996.26 = 25,100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,525.50/45,996.26 = 25,100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,525.50x = 45,996.26 × 25,100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,525.50x = 1,154,523,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,523,604.58/30,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,821.61

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