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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,602.26, 42,269.61 and 25,244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,602.26, 42,269.61 and 25,244.11 is: 34,868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,602.26 : 42,269.61 = 25,244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,602.26/42,269.61 = 25,244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,602.26x = 42,269.61 × 25,244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,602.26x = 1,067,058,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,058,684.50/30,602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,868.62

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