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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.82, 37,606.44 and 20,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.82, 37,606.44 and 20,187.30 is: 30,295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.82 : 37,606.44 = 20,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.82/37,606.44 = 20,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.82x = 37,606.44 × 20,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.82x = 759,172,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,172,486.21/25,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,295.62

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