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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.62, 37,941.78 and 19,433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.62, 37,941.78 and 19,433.33 is: 29,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.62 : 37,941.78 = 19,433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.62/37,941.78 = 19,433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.62x = 37,941.78 × 19,433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.62x = 737,335,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,335,131.53/25,272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,175.25

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