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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.22, 38,230.26 and 20,236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.22, 38,230.26 and 20,236.86 is: 30,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.22 : 38,230.26 = 20,236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.22/38,230.26 = 20,236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.22x = 38,230.26 × 20,236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.22x = 773,660,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,660,419.38/25,468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,377.48

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