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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.38, 38,823.57 and 20,663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.38, 38,823.57 and 20,663.82 is: 30,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.38 : 38,823.57 = 20,663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.38/38,823.57 = 20,663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.38x = 38,823.57 × 20,663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.38x = 802,243,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,243,262.24/25,882.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,995.73

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