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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,763.04, 38,605.68 and 20,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,763.04, 38,605.68 and 20,203.20 is: 30,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,763.04 : 38,605.68 = 20,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,763.04/38,605.68 = 20,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,763.04x = 38,605.68 × 20,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,763.04x = 779,958,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,958,274.18/25,763.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,274.31

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