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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.80, 38,717.70 and 20,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.80, 38,717.70 and 20,174.20 is: 30,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.80 : 38,717.70 = 20,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.80/38,717.70 = 20,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.80x = 38,717.70 × 20,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.80x = 781,098,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,098,623.34/25,811.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,261.30

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