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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,114.80, 37,672.20 and 19,209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,114.80, 37,672.20 and 19,209.90 is: 28,814.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114.80 : 37,672.20 = 19,209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114.80/37,672.20 = 19,209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114.80x = 37,672.20 × 19,209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114.80x = 723,679,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,679,194.78/25,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,814.85

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