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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.29, 37,559.43 and 20,155.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.29, 37,559.43 and 20,155.73 is: 30,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.29 : 37,559.43 = 20,155.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.29/37,559.43 = 20,155.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.29x = 37,559.43 × 20,155.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.29x = 757,037,542.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,037,542.24/25,027.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,248.48

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