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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.39, 37,501.57 and 20,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.39, 37,501.57 and 20,324.52 is: 30,454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.39 : 37,501.57 = 20,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.39/37,501.57 = 20,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.39x = 37,501.57 × 20,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.39x = 762,201,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,201,409.50/25,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,454.69

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