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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.56, 38,321.58 and 20,676.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.56, 38,321.58 and 20,676.78 is: 30,954.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.56 : 38,321.58 = 20,676.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.56/38,321.58 = 20,676.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.56x = 38,321.58 × 20,676.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.56x = 792,366,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,366,878.91/25,597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,954.78

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