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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.37, 37,942.91 and 19,434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.37, 37,942.91 and 19,434.08 is: 29,176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.37 : 37,942.91 = 19,434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.37/37,942.91 = 19,434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.37x = 37,942.91 × 19,434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.37x = 737,385,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,385,548.37/25,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,176.38

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