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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.26, 38,786.48 and 20,593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.26, 38,786.48 and 20,593.47 is: 30,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.26 : 38,786.48 = 20,593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.26/38,786.48 = 20,593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.26x = 38,786.48 × 20,593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.26x = 798,748,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,748,109.32/25,882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.83

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