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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,536.62, 46,012.95 and 25,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,536.62, 46,012.95 and 25,111.49 is: 37,838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,536.62 : 46,012.95 = 25,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,536.62/46,012.95 = 25,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,536.62x = 46,012.95 × 25,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,536.62x = 1,155,453,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,453,503.73/30,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,838.29

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