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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.75, 37,895.01 and 20,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.75, 37,895.01 and 20,002.16 is: 29,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.75 : 37,895.01 = 20,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.75/37,895.01 = 20,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.75x = 37,895.01 × 20,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.75x = 757,981,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,981,863.75/25,302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,956.50

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