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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,550.88, 46,034.44 and 25,125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,550.88, 46,034.44 and 25,125.72 is: 37,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,550.88 : 46,034.44 = 25,125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,550.88/46,034.44 = 25,125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,550.88x = 46,034.44 × 25,125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,550.88x = 1,156,648,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,648,449.80/30,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,859.74

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