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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,883.26, 38,787.97 and 20,594.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,883.26, 38,787.97 and 20,594.47 is: 30,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,883.26 : 38,787.97 = 20,594.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,883.26/38,787.97 = 20,594.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,883.26x = 38,787.97 × 20,594.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,883.26x = 798,817,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,817,684.53/25,883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,862.33

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