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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,043.58, 34,518.15 and 19,991.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,043.58, 34,518.15 and 19,991.61 is: 27,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,043.58 : 34,518.15 = 19,991.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,043.58/34,518.15 = 19,991.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,043.58x = 34,518.15 × 19,991.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,043.58x = 690,073,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,073,392.72/25,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,554.90

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