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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,131.96, 37,697.94 and 20,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,131.96, 37,697.94 and 20,393.46 is: 30,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,131.96 : 37,697.94 = 20,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,131.96/37,697.94 = 20,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,131.96x = 37,697.94 × 20,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,131.96x = 768,791,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,791,431.47/25,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,590.19

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