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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,057.20, 37,604.04 and 20,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,057.20, 37,604.04 and 20,185.68 is: 30,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,057.20 : 37,604.04 = 20,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,057.20/37,604.04 = 20,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,057.20x = 37,604.04 × 20,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,057.20x = 759,063,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,063,118.15/25,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,293.21

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