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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.22, 38,913.87 and 19,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.22, 38,913.87 and 19,359.14 is: 28,982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.22 : 38,913.87 = 19,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.22/38,913.87 = 19,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.22x = 38,913.87 × 19,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.22x = 753,339,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,339,057.27/25,993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,982.14

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