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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,587.93, 38,201.97 and 19,552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,587.93, 38,201.97 and 19,552.42 is: 29,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,587.93 : 38,201.97 = 19,552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,587.93/38,201.97 = 19,552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,587.93x = 38,201.97 × 19,552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,587.93x = 746,940,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,940,962.27/25,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,191.14

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