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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.60, 38,019.60 and 20,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.60, 38,019.60 and 20,205.60 is: 30,256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.60 : 38,019.60 = 20,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.60/38,019.60 = 20,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.60x = 38,019.60 × 20,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.60x = 768,208,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,208,829.76/25,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,256.83

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