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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693.72, 35,458.50 and 20,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693.72, 35,458.50 and 20,095 is: 27,732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693.72 : 35,458.50 = 20,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693.72/35,458.50 = 20,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693.72x = 35,458.50 × 20,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693.72x = 712,538,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,538,557.50/25,693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,732.01

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