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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.06, 38,816.85 and 20,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.06, 38,816.85 and 20,702 is: 31,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.06 : 38,816.85 = 20,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.06/38,816.85 = 20,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.06x = 38,816.85 × 20,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.06x = 803,586,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,586,428.70/25,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,018.05

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