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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.72, 38,212.16 and 19,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.72, 38,212.16 and 19,262.82 is: 28,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.72 : 38,212.16 = 19,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.72/38,212.16 = 19,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.72x = 38,212.16 × 19,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.72x = 736,073,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,073,959.89/25,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,839.95

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