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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.60, 38,445.60 and 20,489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.60, 38,445.60 and 20,489.60 is: 30,682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.60 : 38,445.60 = 20,489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.60/38,445.60 = 20,489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.60x = 38,445.60 × 20,489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.60x = 787,734,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,734,965.76/25,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,682.68

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