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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,038.81, 37,559.43 and 20,648.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,038.81, 37,559.43 and 20,648.25 is: 30,973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,038.81 : 37,559.43 = 20,648.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,038.81/37,559.43 = 20,648.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,038.81x = 37,559.43 × 20,648.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,038.81x = 775,536,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,536,500.50/25,038.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,973.38

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