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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.80, 38,854.20 and 20,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.80, 38,854.20 and 20,070.80 is: 30,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.80 : 38,854.20 = 20,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.80/38,854.20 = 20,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.80x = 38,854.20 × 20,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.80x = 779,834,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,834,877.36/25,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,106.20

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