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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.16, 35,593.56 and 20,752.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.16, 35,593.56 and 20,752.92 is: 28,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.16 : 35,593.56 = 20,752.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.16/35,593.56 = 20,752.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.16x = 35,593.56 × 20,752.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.16x = 738,670,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,670,303.20/25,772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,661.56

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