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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.89, 38,454.17 and 20,647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.89, 38,454.17 and 20,647.10 is: 30,927.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.89 : 38,454.17 = 20,647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.89/38,454.17 = 20,647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.89x = 38,454.17 × 20,647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.89x = 793,967,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,967,241.16/25,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.49

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