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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,246.80, 34,873.46 and 20,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,246.80, 34,873.46 and 20,484.44 is: 28,295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,246.80 : 34,873.46 = 20,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,246.80/34,873.46 = 20,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,246.80x = 34,873.46 × 20,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,246.80x = 714,363,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,363,298.96/25,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,295.20

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