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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,878.27, 38,789.73 and 13,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,878.27, 38,789.73 and 13,385.72 is: 20,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,878.27 : 38,789.73 = 13,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,878.27/38,789.73 = 13,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,878.27x = 38,789.73 × 13,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,878.27x = 519,228,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,228,464.66/25,878.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,064.26

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