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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,712.54, 46,159.71 and 25,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,712.54, 46,159.71 and 25,481.50 is: 38,297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,712.54 : 46,159.71 = 25,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,712.54/46,159.71 = 25,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,712.54x = 46,159.71 × 25,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,712.54x = 1,176,218,650.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,218,650.37/30,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,297.67

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