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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,351.80, 38,027.70 and 19,446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,351.80, 38,027.70 and 19,446.90 is: 29,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,351.80 : 38,027.70 = 19,446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,351.80/38,027.70 = 19,446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,351.80x = 38,027.70 × 19,446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,351.80x = 739,520,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,520,879.13/25,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,170.35

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