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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,539.63, 46,017.50 and 25,114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,539.63, 46,017.50 and 25,114.51 is: 37,842.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,539.63 : 46,017.50 = 25,114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,539.63/46,017.50 = 25,114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,539.63x = 46,017.50 × 25,114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,539.63x = 1,155,706,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,706,963.93/30,539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,842.86

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