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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,255.27, 37,849.15 and 19,383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,255.27, 37,849.15 and 19,383.04 is: 29,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,255.27 : 37,849.15 = 19,383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,255.27/37,849.15 = 19,383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,255.27x = 37,849.15 × 19,383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,255.27x = 733,631,588.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,631,588.42/25,255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,048.65

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