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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.80, 38,309.32 and 13,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.80, 38,309.32 and 13,079.88 is: 19,583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.80 : 38,309.32 = 13,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.80/38,309.32 = 13,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.80x = 38,309.32 × 13,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.80x = 501,081,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,081,308.48/25,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.59

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