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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.06, 37,652.45 and 19,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.06, 37,652.45 and 19,265.55 is: 28,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.06 : 37,652.45 = 19,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.06/37,652.45 = 19,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.06x = 37,652.45 × 19,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.06x = 725,394,920.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,394,920.57/25,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,762.62

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