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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,215.22, 37,887.38 and 19,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,215.22, 37,887.38 and 19,033.46 is: 28,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,215.22 : 37,887.38 = 19,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,215.22/37,887.38 = 19,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,215.22x = 37,887.38 × 19,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,215.22x = 721,127,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,127,718.51/25,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,598.91

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