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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.60, 38,962.80 and 20,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.60, 38,962.80 and 20,112.80 is: 30,198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.60 : 38,962.80 = 20,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.60/38,962.80 = 20,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.60x = 38,962.80 × 20,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.60x = 783,651,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,651,003.84/25,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,198.96

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