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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.05, 38,368.77 and 19,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.05, 38,368.77 and 19,745.36 is: 29,592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.05 : 38,368.77 = 19,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.05/38,368.77 = 19,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.05x = 38,368.77 × 19,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.05x = 757,605,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,605,176.41/25,601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,592.74

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