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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,620.40, 38,430.60 and 19,788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,620.40, 38,430.60 and 19,788.40 is: 29,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,620.40 : 38,430.60 = 19,788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,620.40/38,430.60 = 19,788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,620.40x = 38,430.60 × 19,788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,620.40x = 760,480,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,480,085.04/25,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,682.60

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