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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.80, 38,436.30 and 19,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.80, 38,436.30 and 19,792.20 is: 29,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.80 : 38,436.30 = 19,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.80/38,436.30 = 19,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.80x = 38,436.30 × 19,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.80x = 760,738,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,738,936.86/25,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,632.10

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