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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,612.12, 45,942.86 and 15,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,612.12, 45,942.86 and 15,825.25 is: 23,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,612.12 : 45,942.86 = 15,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,612.12/45,942.86 = 15,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,612.12x = 45,942.86 × 15,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,612.12x = 727,057,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,057,245.22/30,612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,750.63

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