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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,845.60, 38,768.40 and 20,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,845.60, 38,768.40 and 20,661.60 is: 30,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,845.60 : 38,768.40 = 20,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,845.60/38,768.40 = 20,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,845.60x = 38,768.40 × 20,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,845.60x = 801,017,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,017,173.44/25,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,992.40

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