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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.74, 37,744.38 and 20,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.74, 37,744.38 and 20,279.22 is: 30,433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.74 : 37,744.38 = 20,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.74/37,744.38 = 20,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.74x = 37,744.38 × 20,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.74x = 765,426,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,426,585.78/25,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,433.56

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