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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,487.60, 38,231.40 and 19,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,487.60, 38,231.40 and 19,266.80 is: 28,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,487.60 : 38,231.40 = 19,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,487.60/38,231.40 = 19,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,487.60x = 38,231.40 × 19,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,487.60x = 736,596,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,596,737.52/25,487.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,900.20

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