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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.30, 38,202.90 and 19,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.30, 38,202.90 and 19,247.80 is: 28,899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.30 : 38,202.90 = 19,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.30/38,202.90 = 19,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.30x = 38,202.90 × 19,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.30x = 735,321,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,321,778.62/25,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,899.27

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