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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.60, 38,676.60 and 20,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.60, 38,676.60 and 20,643.60 is: 30,913.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.60 : 38,676.60 = 20,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.60/38,676.60 = 20,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.60x = 38,676.60 × 20,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.60x = 798,424,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,424,259.76/25,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,913.61

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