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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,970.64, 38,955.98 and 20,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,970.64, 38,955.98 and 20,056.18 is: 30,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,970.64 : 38,955.98 = 20,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,970.64/38,955.98 = 20,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,970.64x = 38,955.98 × 20,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,970.64x = 781,308,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,308,146.96/25,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,084.29

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