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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.06, 37,606.82 and 20,187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.06, 37,606.82 and 20,187.54 is: 30,295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.06 : 37,606.82 = 20,187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.06/37,606.82 = 20,187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.06x = 37,606.82 × 20,187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.06x = 759,189,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,189,082.09/25,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,295.99

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