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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.01, 37,689.30 and 20,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.01, 37,689.30 and 20,723.04 is: 31,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.01 : 37,689.30 = 20,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.01/37,689.30 = 20,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.01x = 37,689.30 × 20,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.01x = 781,036,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,036,871.47/25,159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,044.03

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