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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.80, 37,514.70 and 19,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.80, 37,514.70 and 19,480.20 is: 29,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.80 : 37,514.70 = 19,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.80/37,514.70 = 19,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.80x = 37,514.70 × 19,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.80x = 730,793,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,793,858.94/25,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,220.30

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