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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,129.80, 37,662.30 and 19,257.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,129.80, 37,662.30 and 19,257.30 is: 28,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,129.80 : 37,662.30 = 19,257.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,129.80/37,662.30 = 19,257.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,129.80x = 37,662.30 × 19,257.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,129.80x = 725,274,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,274,209.79/25,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,861.12

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