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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.78, 38,793.15 and 20,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.78, 38,793.15 and 20,605.20 is: 30,977.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.78 : 38,793.15 = 20,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.78/38,793.15 = 20,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.78x = 38,793.15 × 20,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.78x = 799,340,317.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,340,317.39/25,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,977.65

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