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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.60, 38,708.40 and 20,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.60, 38,708.40 and 20,621.60 is: 30,932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.60 : 38,708.40 = 20,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.60/38,708.40 = 20,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.60x = 38,708.40 × 20,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.60x = 798,229,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,229,141.44/25,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,932.40

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