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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.96, 37,918.84 and 19,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.96, 37,918.84 and 19,038.88 is: 28,536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.96 : 37,918.84 = 19,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.96/37,918.84 = 19,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.96x = 37,918.84 × 19,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.96x = 721,932,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,932,244.50/25,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,536.04

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