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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.80, 38,668.68 and 19,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.80, 38,668.68 and 19,947.12 is: 29,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.80 : 38,668.68 = 19,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.80/38,668.68 = 19,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.80x = 38,668.68 × 19,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.80x = 771,328,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,328,800.20/25,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,894.38

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