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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.84, 38,773.02 and 20,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.84, 38,773.02 and 20,026.76 is: 30,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.84 : 38,773.02 = 20,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.84/38,773.02 = 20,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.84x = 38,773.02 × 20,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.84x = 776,497,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,497,966.02/25,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,058.56

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