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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.91, 38,383.26 and 20,371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.91, 38,383.26 and 20,371.99 is: 30,566.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.91 : 38,383.26 = 20,371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.91/38,383.26 = 20,371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.91x = 38,383.26 × 20,371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.91x = 781,943,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,943,388.89/25,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,566.26

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