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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.34, 38,589.98 and 20,518.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.34, 38,589.98 and 20,518.61 is: 30,638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.34 : 38,589.98 = 20,518.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.34/38,589.98 = 20,518.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.34x = 38,589.98 × 20,518.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.34x = 791,812,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,812,453.98/25,843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,638.93

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