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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.52, 38,696.28 and 20,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.52, 38,696.28 and 20,636.20 is: 30,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.52 : 38,696.28 = 20,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.52/38,696.28 = 20,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.52x = 38,696.28 × 20,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.52x = 798,544,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,544,173.34/25,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,954.30

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