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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.20, 38,307.30 and 20,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.20, 38,307.30 and 20,306.20 is: 30,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.20 : 38,307.30 = 20,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.20/38,307.30 = 20,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.20x = 38,307.30 × 20,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.20x = 777,875,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,875,695.26/25,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,430.70

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