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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.92, 37,605.92 and 20,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.92, 37,605.92 and 20,679.20 is: 31,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.92 : 37,605.92 = 20,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.92/37,605.92 = 20,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.92x = 37,605.92 × 20,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.92x = 777,660,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,660,340.86/25,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,019.66

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