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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,939.58, 38,872.56 and 19,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,939.58, 38,872.56 and 19,994 is: 29,962.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,939.58 : 38,872.56 = 19,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,939.58/38,872.56 = 19,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,939.58x = 38,872.56 × 19,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,939.58x = 777,217,964.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,217,964.64/25,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,962.63

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