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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,116.34, 37,623.48 and 20,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,116.34, 37,623.48 and 20,159.14 is: 30,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,116.34 : 37,623.48 = 20,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,116.34/37,623.48 = 20,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,116.34x = 37,623.48 × 20,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,116.34x = 758,457,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,457,000.61/25,116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,197.75

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