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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,807.33, 38,717.93 and 20,562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,807.33, 38,717.93 and 20,562.14 is: 30,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,807.33 : 38,717.93 = 20,562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,807.33/38,717.93 = 20,562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,807.33x = 38,717.93 × 20,562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,807.33x = 796,123,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,123,497.17/25,807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,848.74

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