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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,763.60, 38,645.40 and 20,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,763.60, 38,645.40 and 20,579.60 is: 30,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,763.60 : 38,645.40 = 20,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,763.60/38,645.40 = 20,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,763.60x = 38,645.40 × 20,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,763.60x = 795,306,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,306,873.84/25,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.40

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