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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.72, 35,432.82 and 20,020.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.72, 35,432.82 and 20,020.41 is: 27,606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.72 : 35,432.82 = 20,020.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.72/35,432.82 = 20,020.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.72x = 35,432.82 × 20,020.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.72x = 709,379,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,379,583.86/25,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,606.92

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