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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,608.80, 38,413.20 and 20,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,608.80, 38,413.20 and 20,079.20 is: 30,118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,608.80 : 38,413.20 = 20,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,608.80/38,413.20 = 20,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,608.80x = 38,413.20 × 20,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,608.80x = 771,306,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,306,325.44/25,608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,118.80

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