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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.40, 38,349.96 and 20,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.40, 38,349.96 and 20,317.20 is: 30,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.40 : 38,349.96 = 20,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.40/38,349.96 = 20,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.40x = 38,349.96 × 20,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.40x = 779,163,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,163,807.31/25,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,480.85

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