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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,016.38, 37,475.26 and 20,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,016.38, 37,475.26 and 20,341.67 is: 30,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,016.38 : 37,475.26 = 20,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,016.38/37,475.26 = 20,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,016.38x = 37,475.26 × 20,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,016.38x = 762,309,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,309,083.00/25,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,472.40

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