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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.11, 38,966.40 and 20,502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.11, 38,966.40 and 20,502.03 is: 30,745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.11 : 38,966.40 = 20,502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.11/38,966.40 = 20,502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.11x = 38,966.40 × 20,502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.11x = 798,890,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,890,301.79/25,984.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,745.34

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