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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,657.60, 38,486.40 and 20,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,657.60, 38,486.40 and 20,473.60 is: 30,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,657.60 : 38,486.40 = 20,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,657.60/38,486.40 = 20,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,657.60x = 38,486.40 × 20,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,657.60x = 787,955,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,955,159.04/25,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,710.40

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