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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,144.74, 37,735.38 and 20,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,144.74, 37,735.38 and 20,273.22 is: 30,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,144.74 : 37,735.38 = 20,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,144.74/37,735.38 = 20,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,144.74x = 37,735.38 × 20,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,144.74x = 765,017,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,017,660.52/25,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,424.56

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