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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,430.49, 38,131.97 and 20,199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,430.49, 38,131.97 and 20,199.11 is: 30,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,430.49 : 38,131.97 = 20,199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,430.49/38,131.97 = 20,199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,430.49x = 38,131.97 × 20,199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,430.49x = 770,231,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,231,564.89/25,430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,287.72

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