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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,256.46, 37,830.42 and 20,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,256.46, 37,830.42 and 20,491.24 is: 30,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,256.46 : 37,830.42 = 20,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,256.46/37,830.42 = 20,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,256.46x = 37,830.42 × 20,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,256.46x = 775,192,215.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,192,215.52/25,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,692.83

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