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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.50, 37,901.14 and 19,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.50, 37,901.14 and 19,725.48 is: 29,588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.50 : 37,901.14 = 19,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.50/37,901.14 = 19,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.50x = 37,901.14 × 19,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.50x = 747,618,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,618,179.05/25,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,588.13

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