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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,642.12, 46,171.62 and 25,217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,642.12, 46,171.62 and 25,217.16 is: 37,997.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,642.12 : 46,171.62 = 25,217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,642.12/46,171.62 = 25,217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,642.12x = 46,171.62 × 25,217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,642.12x = 1,164,317,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,317,129.00/30,642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,997.28

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