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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029.29, 37,562.43 and 20,157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029.29, 37,562.43 and 20,157.73 is: 30,251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029.29 : 37,562.43 = 20,157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029.29/37,562.43 = 20,157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029.29x = 37,562.43 × 20,157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029.29x = 757,173,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,173,322.08/25,029.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,251.49

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