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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,113.74, 37,677.74 and 20,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,113.74, 37,677.74 and 20,477.60 is: 30,722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,113.74 : 37,677.74 = 20,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,113.74/37,677.74 = 20,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,113.74x = 37,677.74 × 20,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,113.74x = 771,549,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,549,397.85/25,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,722.21

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