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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.28, 37,878.93 and 19,012.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.28, 37,878.93 and 19,012.15 is: 28,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.28 : 37,878.93 = 19,012.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.28/37,878.93 = 19,012.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.28x = 37,878.93 × 19,012.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.28x = 720,159,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,159,804.30/25,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,496.04

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