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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,321.80, 37,982.70 and 19,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,321.80, 37,982.70 and 19,792.20 is: 29,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,321.80 : 37,982.70 = 19,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,321.80/37,982.70 = 19,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,321.80x = 37,982.70 × 19,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,321.80x = 751,761,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,761,194.94/25,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,688.30

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