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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,537.38, 46,014.08 and 25,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,537.38, 46,014.08 and 25,112.24 is: 37,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,537.38 : 46,014.08 = 25,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,537.38/46,014.08 = 25,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,537.38x = 46,014.08 × 25,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,537.38x = 1,155,516,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,516,620.34/30,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,839.42

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