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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,872.08, 38,827.44 and 19,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,872.08, 38,827.44 and 19,223.96 is: 28,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,872.08 : 38,827.44 = 19,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,872.08/38,827.44 = 19,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,872.08x = 38,827.44 × 19,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,872.08x = 746,417,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,417,153.46/25,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,850.30

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