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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.24, 38,939.40 and 12,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.24, 38,939.40 and 12,829.20 is: 19,219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.24 : 38,939.40 = 12,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.24/38,939.40 = 12,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.24x = 38,939.40 × 12,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.24x = 499,561,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,561,350.48/25,992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.63

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