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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,758.80, 38,638.20 and 19,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,758.80, 38,638.20 and 19,926.80 is: 29,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,758.80 : 38,638.20 = 19,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,758.80/38,638.20 = 19,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,758.80x = 38,638.20 × 19,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,758.80x = 769,935,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,935,683.76/25,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,890.20

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