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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.37, 37,921.86 and 19,420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.37, 37,921.86 and 19,420.08 is: 29,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.37 : 37,921.86 = 19,420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.37/37,921.86 = 19,420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.37x = 37,921.86 × 19,420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.37x = 736,445,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,445,554.95/25,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,155.34

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