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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,646.52, 38,469.78 and 20,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,646.52, 38,469.78 and 20,485.20 is: 30,727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,646.52 : 38,469.78 = 20,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,646.52/38,469.78 = 20,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,646.52x = 38,469.78 × 20,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,646.52x = 788,061,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,061,137.26/25,646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,727.80

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