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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,654.68, 42,308.46 and 25,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,654.68, 42,308.46 and 25,542.08 is: 35,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,654.68 : 42,308.46 = 25,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,654.68/42,308.46 = 25,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,654.68x = 42,308.46 × 25,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,654.68x = 1,080,645,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,645,858.45/30,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,252.24

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