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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,883.58, 38,844.66 and 19,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,883.58, 38,844.66 and 19,235.40 is: 28,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,883.58 : 38,844.66 = 19,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,883.58/38,844.66 = 19,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,883.58x = 38,844.66 × 19,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,883.58x = 747,192,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,192,572.96/25,883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,867.44

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