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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.39, 38,900.66 and 20,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.39, 38,900.66 and 20,975.66 is: 31,471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.39 : 38,900.66 = 20,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.39/38,900.66 = 20,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.39x = 38,900.66 × 20,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.39x = 815,966,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,966,864.43/25,927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,471.23

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