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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.54, 38,327.61 and 19,339.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.54, 38,327.61 and 19,339.86 is: 28,955.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.54 : 38,327.61 = 19,339.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.54/38,327.61 = 19,339.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.54x = 38,327.61 × 19,339.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.54x = 741,250,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,250,611.53/25,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,955.62

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