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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.79, 34,853.38 and 20,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.79, 34,853.38 and 20,270.62 is: 27,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.79 : 34,853.38 = 20,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.79/34,853.38 = 20,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.79x = 34,853.38 × 20,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.79x = 706,499,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,499,621.70/25,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,936.16

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