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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.56, 34,587.60 and 19,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.56, 34,587.60 and 19,444.56 is: 26,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.56 : 34,587.60 = 19,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.56/34,587.60 = 19,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.56x = 34,587.60 × 19,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.56x = 672,540,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,540,663.46/25,072.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,823.77

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