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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.60, 38,826.90 and 19,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.60, 38,826.90 and 19,740.60 is: 29,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.60 : 38,826.90 = 19,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.60/38,826.90 = 19,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.60x = 38,826.90 × 19,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.60x = 766,466,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,466,302.14/25,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,610.90

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