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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716.18, 38,554.83 and 20,519.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716.18, 38,554.83 and 20,519.22 is: 30,763.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716.18 : 38,554.83 = 20,519.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716.18/38,554.83 = 20,519.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716.18x = 38,554.83 × 20,519.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716.18x = 791,115,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,115,038.83/25,716.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,763.32

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