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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.60, 38,445.90 and 20,446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.60, 38,445.90 and 20,446.60 is: 30,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.60 : 38,445.90 = 20,446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.60/38,445.90 = 20,446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.60x = 38,445.90 × 20,446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.60x = 786,087,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,087,938.94/25,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,669.90

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