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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.40, 37,914.60 and 19,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.40, 37,914.60 and 19,444.40 is: 29,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.40 : 37,914.60 = 19,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.40/37,914.60 = 19,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.40x = 37,914.60 × 19,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.40x = 737,226,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,226,648.24/25,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,166.60

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