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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,121.84, 37,689.71 and 20,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,121.84, 37,689.71 and 20,430.25 is: 30,651.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,121.84 : 37,689.71 = 20,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,121.84/37,689.71 = 20,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,121.84x = 37,689.71 × 20,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,121.84x = 770,010,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,010,001.35/25,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,651.03

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