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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,655.94, 38,483.82 and 20,494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,655.94, 38,483.82 and 20,494.62 is: 30,741.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,655.94 : 38,483.82 = 20,494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,655.94/38,483.82 = 20,494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,655.94x = 38,483.82 × 20,494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,655.94x = 788,711,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,711,267.05/25,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,741.86

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