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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,015.88, 37,474.51 and 20,341.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,015.88, 37,474.51 and 20,341.17 is: 30,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,015.88 : 37,474.51 = 20,341.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,015.88/37,474.51 = 20,341.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,015.88x = 37,474.51 × 20,341.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,015.88x = 762,275,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,275,140.35/25,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,471.65

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