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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,810.20, 38,639.70 and 19,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,810.20, 38,639.70 and 19,265.40 is: 28,841.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,810.20 : 38,639.70 = 19,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,810.20/38,639.70 = 19,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,810.20x = 38,639.70 × 19,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,810.20x = 744,409,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,409,276.38/25,810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,841.67

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