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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.60, 38,966.40 and 19,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.60, 38,966.40 and 19,756.80 is: 29,635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.60 : 38,966.40 = 19,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.60/38,966.40 = 19,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.60x = 38,966.40 × 19,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.60x = 769,851,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,851,371.52/25,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,635.20

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