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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.84, 35,796.60 and 20,277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.84, 35,796.60 and 20,277.68 is: 27,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.84 : 35,796.60 = 20,277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.84/35,796.60 = 20,277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.84x = 35,796.60 × 20,277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.84x = 725,871,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,871,999.89/25,937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,985.06

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