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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.60, 38,076.21 and 20,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.60, 38,076.21 and 20,827.94 is: 31,101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.60 : 38,076.21 = 20,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.60/38,076.21 = 20,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.60x = 38,076.21 × 20,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.60x = 793,048,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,048,826.93/25,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,101.66

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