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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.87, 37,942.16 and 19,433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.87, 37,942.16 and 19,433.58 is: 29,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.87 : 37,942.16 = 19,433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.87/37,942.16 = 19,433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.87x = 37,942.16 × 19,433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.87x = 737,351,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,351,904.56/25,272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,175.63

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