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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,601.20, 45,901.80 and 25,680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,601.20, 45,901.80 and 25,680.45 is: 38,520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,601.20 : 45,901.80 = 25,680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,601.20/45,901.80 = 25,680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,601.20x = 45,901.80 × 25,680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,601.20x = 1,178,778,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,778,879.81/30,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,520.68

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