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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.42, 34,541.82 and 19,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.42, 34,541.82 and 19,655.76 is: 27,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.42 : 34,541.82 = 19,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.42/34,541.82 = 19,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.42x = 34,541.82 × 19,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.42x = 678,945,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,945,723.88/25,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,112.91

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