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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,935.60, 38,903.40 and 19,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,935.60, 38,903.40 and 19,714.80 is: 29,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,935.60 : 38,903.40 = 19,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,935.60/38,903.40 = 19,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,935.60x = 38,903.40 × 19,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,935.60x = 766,972,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,972,750.32/25,935.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,572.20

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