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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.96, 34,536.84 and 19,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.96, 34,536.84 and 19,995.99 is: 27,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.96 : 34,536.84 = 19,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.96/34,536.84 = 19,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.96x = 34,536.84 × 19,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.96x = 690,598,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,598,307.27/25,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,571.04

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