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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.36, 35,371.80 and 20,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.36, 35,371.80 and 20,333.76 is: 28,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.36 : 35,371.80 = 20,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.36/35,371.80 = 20,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.36x = 35,371.80 × 20,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.36x = 719,241,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,241,691.97/25,647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,043.50

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