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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.48, 38,901.17 and 20,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.48, 38,901.17 and 20,095.62 is: 30,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.48 : 38,901.17 = 20,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.48/38,901.17 = 20,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.48x = 38,901.17 × 20,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.48x = 781,743,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,743,129.88/25,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,145.33

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