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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.20, 38,639.70 and 13,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.20, 38,639.70 and 13,269.60 is: 19,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.20 : 38,639.70 = 13,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.20/38,639.70 = 13,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.20x = 38,639.70 × 13,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.20x = 512,733,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,733,363.12/25,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.40

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