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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,714.55, 46,162.71 and 25,483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,714.55, 46,162.71 and 25,483.50 is: 38,300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,714.55 : 46,162.71 = 25,483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,714.55/46,162.71 = 25,483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,714.55x = 46,162.71 × 25,483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,714.55x = 1,176,387,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,387,189.47/30,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,300.65

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