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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,958.97, 38,837.34 and 19,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,958.97, 38,837.34 and 19,737 is: 29,528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958.97 : 38,837.34 = 19,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958.97/38,837.34 = 19,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958.97x = 38,837.34 × 19,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958.97x = 766,532,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,532,579.58/25,958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,528.62

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