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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.17, 38,307.56 and 19,326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.17, 38,307.56 and 19,326.49 is: 28,935.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.17 : 38,307.56 = 19,326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.17/38,307.56 = 19,326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.17x = 38,307.56 × 19,326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.17x = 740,350,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,350,675.26/25,586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,935.58

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