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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.80, 38,963.70 and 20,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.80, 38,963.70 and 20,446.20 is: 30,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.80 : 38,963.70 = 20,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.80/38,963.70 = 20,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.80x = 38,963.70 × 20,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.80x = 796,659,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,659,602.94/25,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,669.30

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