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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,658.32, 46,079.22 and 25,427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,658.32, 46,079.22 and 25,427.76 is: 38,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,658.32 : 46,079.22 = 25,427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,658.32/46,079.22 = 25,427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,658.32x = 46,079.22 × 25,427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,658.32x = 1,171,691,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,691,347.15/30,658.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,217.73

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