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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,561.20, 38,305.80 and 20,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,561.20, 38,305.80 and 20,305.20 is: 30,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,561.20 : 38,305.80 = 20,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,561.20/38,305.80 = 20,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,561.20x = 38,305.80 × 20,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,561.20x = 777,806,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,806,930.16/25,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.20

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