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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,931.48, 38,899.67 and 20,094.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,931.48, 38,899.67 and 20,094.62 is: 30,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,931.48 : 38,899.67 = 20,094.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,931.48/38,899.67 = 20,094.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,931.48x = 38,899.67 × 20,094.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,931.48x = 781,673,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,673,791.80/25,931.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,143.82

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