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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.40, 38,966.20 and 12,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.40, 38,966.20 and 12,827.60 is: 19,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.40 : 38,966.20 = 12,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.40/38,966.20 = 12,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.40x = 38,966.20 × 12,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.40x = 499,842,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,842,827.12/25,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.05

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