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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.88, 38,925.36 and 20,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.88, 38,925.36 and 20,104 is: 30,127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.88 : 38,925.36 = 20,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.88/38,925.36 = 20,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.88x = 38,925.36 × 20,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.88x = 782,555,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,555,437.44/25,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,127.39

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