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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,569.78, 38,303.62 and 20,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,569.78, 38,303.62 and 20,313.70 is: 30,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,569.78 : 38,303.62 = 20,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,569.78/38,303.62 = 20,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,569.78x = 38,303.62 × 20,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,569.78x = 778,088,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,088,245.59/25,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,429.99

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