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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,505.20, 38,286.60 and 19,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,505.20, 38,286.60 and 19,687.60 is: 29,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,505.20 : 38,286.60 = 19,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,505.20/38,286.60 = 19,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,505.20x = 38,286.60 × 19,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,505.20x = 753,771,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,771,266.16/25,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,553.63

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