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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,511.73, 38,196.58 and 19,252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,511.73, 38,196.58 and 19,252.77 is: 28,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,511.73 : 38,196.58 = 19,252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,511.73/38,196.58 = 19,252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,511.73x = 38,196.58 × 19,252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,511.73x = 735,389,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,389,969.53/25,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,825.56

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