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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,471.36, 38,192.82 and 20,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,471.36, 38,192.82 and 20,239.84 is: 30,348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,471.36 : 38,192.82 = 20,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,471.36/38,192.82 = 20,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,471.36x = 38,192.82 × 20,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,471.36x = 773,016,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,016,565.95/25,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,348.46

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