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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.53, 37,773.54 and 20,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.53, 37,773.54 and 20,537.55 is: 30,749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.53 : 37,773.54 = 20,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.53/37,773.54 = 20,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.53x = 37,773.54 × 20,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.53x = 775,775,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,775,966.43/25,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,749.95

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