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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,785.64, 46,144.38 and 25,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,785.64, 46,144.38 and 25,263.24 is: 37,866.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,785.64 : 46,144.38 = 25,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,785.64/46,144.38 = 25,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,785.64x = 46,144.38 × 25,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,785.64x = 1,165,756,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,756,546.59/30,785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,866.89

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