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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,324.76, 37,947.90 and 19,078.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,324.76, 37,947.90 and 19,078.04 is: 28,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,324.76 : 37,947.90 = 19,078.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,324.76/37,947.90 = 19,078.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,324.76x = 37,947.90 × 19,078.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,324.76x = 723,971,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,971,554.12/25,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,587.50

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