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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,659.40, 45,989.10 and 25,475.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,659.40, 45,989.10 and 25,475.40 is: 38,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,659.40 : 45,989.10 = 25,475.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,659.40/45,989.10 = 25,475.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,659.40x = 45,989.10 × 25,475.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,659.40x = 1,171,590,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,590,718.14/30,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,213.10

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