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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,886.80, 46,308.24 and 25,030.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,886.80, 46,308.24 and 25,030.50 is: 37,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,886.80 : 46,308.24 = 25,030.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,886.80/46,308.24 = 25,030.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,886.80x = 46,308.24 × 25,030.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,886.80x = 1,159,118,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,118,401.32/30,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,527.95

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