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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.20, 38,230.20 and 18,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.20, 38,230.20 and 18,992.40 is: 28,432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.20 : 38,230.20 = 18,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.20/38,230.20 = 18,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.20x = 38,230.20 × 18,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.20x = 726,083,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,083,250.48/25,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,432.38

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