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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,044.62, 37,585.31 and 20,173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,044.62, 37,585.31 and 20,173.07 is: 30,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,044.62 : 37,585.31 = 20,173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,044.62/37,585.31 = 20,173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,044.62x = 37,585.31 × 20,173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,044.62x = 758,211,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,211,234.00/25,044.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,274.42

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