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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.33, 35,776.29 and 20,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.33, 35,776.29 and 20,280.18 is: 27,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.33 : 35,776.29 = 20,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.33/35,776.29 = 20,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.33x = 35,776.29 × 20,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.33x = 725,549,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,549,600.93/25,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,953.78

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