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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.02, 38,784.54 and 20,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.02, 38,784.54 and 20,599.44 is: 30,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.02 : 38,784.54 = 20,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.02/38,784.54 = 20,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.02x = 38,784.54 × 20,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.02x = 798,939,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,939,804.66/25,798.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,969.04

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