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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.17, 37,655.59 and 19,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.17, 37,655.59 and 19,267.66 is: 28,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.17 : 37,655.59 = 19,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.17/37,655.59 = 19,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.17x = 37,655.59 × 19,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.17x = 725,534,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,534,982.62/25,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,765.77

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