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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,643.52, 38,465.28 and 20,482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,643.52, 38,465.28 and 20,482.20 is: 30,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,643.52 : 38,465.28 = 20,482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,643.52/38,465.28 = 20,482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,643.52x = 38,465.28 × 20,482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,643.52x = 787,853,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,853,558.02/25,643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,723.30

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