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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,911.90, 38,868.48 and 19,379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,911.90, 38,868.48 and 19,379.57 is: 29,069.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,911.90 : 38,868.48 = 19,379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,911.90/38,868.48 = 19,379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,911.90x = 38,868.48 × 19,379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,911.90x = 753,254,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,254,234.61/25,911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,069.82

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