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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.52, 38,284.84 and 19,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.52, 38,284.84 and 19,301.42 is: 28,925.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.52 : 38,284.84 = 19,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.52/38,284.84 = 19,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.52x = 38,284.84 × 19,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.52x = 738,951,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,951,776.47/25,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,925.73

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