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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.60, 38,703.90 and 20,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.60, 38,703.90 and 20,618.60 is: 30,927.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.60 : 38,703.90 = 20,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.60/38,703.90 = 20,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.60x = 38,703.90 × 20,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.60x = 798,020,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,020,232.54/25,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.90

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