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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.79, 38,300.63 and 20,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.79, 38,300.63 and 20,311.70 is: 30,426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.79 : 38,300.63 = 20,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.79/38,300.63 = 20,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.79x = 38,300.63 × 20,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.79x = 777,950,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,950,613.31/25,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,426.99

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