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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,885.80, 46,306.74 and 25,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,885.80, 46,306.74 and 25,029.50 is: 37,526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,885.80 : 46,306.74 = 25,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,885.80/46,306.74 = 25,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,885.80x = 46,306.74 × 25,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,885.80x = 1,159,034,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,034,548.83/30,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,526.45

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