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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,639.30, 38,437.35 and 13,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,639.30, 38,437.35 and 13,327.30 is: 19,979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,639.30 : 38,437.35 = 13,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,639.30/38,437.35 = 13,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,639.30x = 38,437.35 × 13,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,639.30x = 512,266,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,266,094.66/25,639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.72

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