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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,286.08, 37,862.88 and 20,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,286.08, 37,862.88 and 20,032.96 is: 29,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,286.08 : 37,862.88 = 20,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,286.08/37,862.88 = 20,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,286.08x = 37,862.88 × 20,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,286.08x = 758,505,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,505,560.52/25,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,996.96

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