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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,065.76, 37,529.46 and 20,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,065.76, 37,529.46 and 20,374.84 is: 30,506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,065.76 : 37,529.46 = 20,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,065.76/37,529.46 = 20,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,065.76x = 37,529.46 × 20,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,065.76x = 764,656,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,656,742.79/25,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,506.03

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