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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,809.60, 46,149.60 and 25,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,809.60, 46,149.60 and 25,625.60 is: 38,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,809.60 : 46,149.60 = 25,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,809.60/46,149.60 = 25,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,809.60x = 46,149.60 × 25,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,809.60x = 1,182,611,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,611,189.76/30,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,384.50

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