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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,082.93, 37,624.59 and 20,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,082.93, 37,624.59 and 20,397.48 is: 30,596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,082.93 : 37,624.59 = 20,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,082.93/37,624.59 = 20,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,082.93x = 37,624.59 × 20,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,082.93x = 767,446,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,446,822.03/25,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,596.38

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