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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,241.55, 34,795.31 and 20,757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,241.55, 34,795.31 and 20,757.53 is: 28,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,241.55 : 34,795.31 = 20,757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,241.55/34,795.31 = 20,757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,241.55x = 34,795.31 × 20,757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,241.55x = 722,264,413.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,264,413.42/25,241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,614.11

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