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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.05, 38,453.40 and 20,751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.05, 38,453.40 and 20,751.30 is: 31,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.05 : 38,453.40 = 20,751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.05/38,453.40 = 20,751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.05x = 38,453.40 × 20,751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.05x = 797,958,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,958,039.42/25,672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,082.75

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