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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,224.17, 37,658.58 and 19,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,224.17, 37,658.58 and 19,269.66 is: 28,768.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,224.17 : 37,658.58 = 19,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,224.17/37,658.58 = 19,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,224.17x = 37,658.58 × 19,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,224.17x = 725,668,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,668,032.68/25,224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,768.76

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