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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.40, 38,777.58 and 20,594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.40, 38,777.58 and 20,594.82 is: 30,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.40 : 38,777.58 = 20,594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.40/38,777.58 = 20,594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.40x = 38,777.58 × 20,594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.40x = 798,617,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,617,280.14/25,793.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,962.08

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