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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,389.84, 38,091 and 20,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,389.84, 38,091 and 20,503.76 is: 30,760.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,389.84 : 38,091 = 20,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,389.84/38,091 = 20,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,389.84x = 38,091 × 20,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,389.84x = 781,008,722.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,008,722.16/25,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,760.68

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