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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,377.14, 38,065.50 and 19,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,377.14, 38,065.50 and 19,835.15 is: 29,752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,377.14 : 38,065.50 = 19,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,377.14/38,065.50 = 19,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,377.14x = 38,065.50 × 19,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,377.14x = 755,034,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,034,712.00/25,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,752.55

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