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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.72, 38,215.16 and 19,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.72, 38,215.16 and 19,264.82 is: 28,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.72 : 38,215.16 = 19,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.72/38,215.16 = 19,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.72x = 38,215.16 × 19,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.72x = 736,208,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,208,178.67/25,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,842.95

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