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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.66, 38,255.62 and 19,262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.66, 38,255.62 and 19,262.37 is: 28,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.66 : 38,255.62 = 19,262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.66/38,255.62 = 19,262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.66x = 38,255.62 × 19,262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.66x = 736,893,810.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,893,810.71/25,522.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,872.15

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