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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.68, 34,734.48 and 20,719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.68, 34,734.48 and 20,719.36 is: 28,613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.68 : 34,734.48 = 20,719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.68/34,734.48 = 20,719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.68x = 34,734.48 × 20,719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.68x = 719,676,195.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,676,195.53/25,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,613.44

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