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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.20, 38,920.80 and 12,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.20, 38,920.80 and 12,825.20 is: 19,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.20 : 38,920.80 = 12,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.20/38,920.80 = 12,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.20x = 38,920.80 × 12,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.20x = 499,167,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,167,044.16/25,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.80

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