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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,187.72, 43,779.96 and 25,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,187.72, 43,779.96 and 25,938 is: 38,905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,187.72 : 43,779.96 = 25,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,187.72/43,779.96 = 25,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,187.72x = 43,779.96 × 25,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,187.72x = 1,135,564,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,564,602.48/29,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,905.56

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