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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,879.88, 38,819.82 and 20,661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,879.88, 38,819.82 and 20,661.32 is: 30,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,879.88 : 38,819.82 = 20,661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,879.88/38,819.82 = 20,661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,879.88x = 38,819.82 × 20,661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,879.88x = 802,068,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,068,723.36/25,879.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,991.98

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