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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.45, 37,663.79 and 19,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.45, 37,663.79 and 19,273.14 is: 28,774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.45 : 37,663.79 = 19,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.45/37,663.79 = 19,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.45x = 37,663.79 × 19,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.45x = 725,899,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,899,401.23/25,227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,774.19

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