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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.24, 35,630.37 and 20,452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.24, 35,630.37 and 20,452.83 is: 28,281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.24 : 35,630.37 = 20,452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.24/35,630.37 = 20,452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.24x = 35,630.37 × 20,452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.24x = 728,741,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,741,900.45/25,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,281.72

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