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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.26, 34,562.05 and 19,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.26, 34,562.05 and 19,955.69 is: 27,536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.26 : 34,562.05 = 19,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.26/34,562.05 = 19,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.26x = 34,562.05 × 19,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.26x = 689,709,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,709,332.87/25,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,536.32

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