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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.56, 38,597.74 and 20,523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.56, 38,597.74 and 20,523.82 is: 30,646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.56 : 38,597.74 = 20,523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.56/38,597.74 = 20,523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.56x = 38,597.74 × 20,523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.56x = 792,173,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,173,090.76/25,848.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,646.70

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