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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.40, 38,411.10 and 20,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.40, 38,411.10 and 20,941.80 is: 31,412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.40 : 38,411.10 = 20,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.40/38,411.10 = 20,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.40x = 38,411.10 × 20,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.40x = 804,397,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,397,573.98/25,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,412.70

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