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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,263.62, 37,928.26 and 19,424.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,263.62, 37,928.26 and 19,424.34 is: 29,161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,263.62 : 37,928.26 = 19,424.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,263.62/37,928.26 = 19,424.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,263.62x = 37,928.26 × 19,424.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,263.62x = 736,731,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,731,417.85/25,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,161.75

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