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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.56, 38,941.38 and 13,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.56, 38,941.38 and 13,295.52 is: 19,962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.56 : 38,941.38 = 13,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.56/38,941.38 = 13,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.56x = 38,941.38 × 13,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.56x = 517,745,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,745,896.62/25,936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,962.01

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