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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.20, 38,376.30 and 20,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.20, 38,376.30 and 20,352.20 is: 30,499.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.20 : 38,376.30 = 20,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.20/38,376.30 = 20,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.20x = 38,376.30 × 20,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.20x = 781,042,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,042,132.86/25,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,499.69

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