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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,114.31, 37,671.47 and 19,571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,114.31, 37,671.47 and 19,571.80 is: 29,357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114.31 : 37,671.47 = 19,571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114.31/37,671.47 = 19,571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114.31x = 37,671.47 × 19,571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114.31x = 737,298,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,298,476.55/25,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,357.70

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