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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,687.60, 45,966.60 and 25,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,687.60, 45,966.60 and 25,503.60 is: 38,201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,687.60 : 45,966.60 = 25,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,687.60/45,966.60 = 25,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,687.60x = 45,966.60 × 25,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,687.60x = 1,172,313,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,313,779.76/30,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,201.55

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