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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.53, 37,685.56 and 19,169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.53, 37,685.56 and 19,169.85 is: 28,713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.53 : 37,685.56 = 19,169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.53/37,685.56 = 19,169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.53x = 37,685.56 × 19,169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.53x = 722,426,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,426,532.37/25,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,713.83

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