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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.12, 38,056.80 and 20,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.12, 38,056.80 and 20,354.16 is: 30,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.12 : 38,056.80 = 20,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.12/38,056.80 = 20,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.12x = 38,056.80 × 20,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.12x = 774,614,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,614,196.29/25,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,557.83

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