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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,892.42, 38,755.08 and 13,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,892.42, 38,755.08 and 13,395.24 is: 20,049.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,892.42 : 38,755.08 = 13,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,892.42/38,755.08 = 13,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,892.42x = 38,755.08 × 13,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,892.42x = 519,133,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,133,597.82/25,892.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.64

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