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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.29, 37,560.93 and 20,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.29, 37,560.93 and 20,156.73 is: 30,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.29 : 37,560.93 = 20,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.29/37,560.93 = 20,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.29x = 37,560.93 × 20,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.29x = 757,105,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,105,524.56/25,028.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,249.99

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