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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.38, 35,041.92 and 20,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.38, 35,041.92 and 20,093.98 is: 27,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.38 : 35,041.92 = 20,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.38/35,041.92 = 20,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.38x = 35,041.92 × 20,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.38x = 704,131,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,131,639.64/25,408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,712.58

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