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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,375.96, 38,041.26 and 19,798.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,375.96, 38,041.26 and 19,798.84 is: 29,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,375.96 : 38,041.26 = 19,798.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,375.96/38,041.26 = 19,798.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,375.96x = 38,041.26 × 19,798.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,375.96x = 753,172,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,172,820.14/25,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,680.56

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