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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,218.73, 37,892.64 and 19,036.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,218.73, 37,892.64 and 19,036.96 is: 28,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,218.73 : 37,892.64 = 19,036.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,218.73/37,892.64 = 19,036.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,218.73x = 37,892.64 × 19,036.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,218.73x = 721,360,671.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,360,671.97/25,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,604.16

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