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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.72, 37,781.44 and 19,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.72, 37,781.44 and 19,618.80 is: 29,405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.72 : 37,781.44 = 19,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.72/37,781.44 = 19,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.72x = 37,781.44 × 19,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.72x = 741,226,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,226,515.07/25,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,405.91

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