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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,672.90, 46,009.35 and 25,488.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,672.90, 46,009.35 and 25,488.90 is: 38,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,672.90 : 46,009.35 = 25,488.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,672.90/46,009.35 = 25,488.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,672.90x = 46,009.35 × 25,488.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,672.90x = 1,172,727,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,727,721.22/30,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,233.35

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