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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.74, 38,272.22 and 19,273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.74, 38,272.22 and 19,273.46 is: 28,888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.74 : 38,272.22 = 19,273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.74/38,272.22 = 19,273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.74x = 38,272.22 × 19,273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.74x = 737,637,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,637,813.55/25,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,888.75

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