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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,165.42, 34,741.27 and 19,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,165.42, 34,741.27 and 19,791.20 is: 27,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,165.42 : 34,741.27 = 19,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,165.42/34,741.27 = 19,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,165.42x = 34,741.27 × 19,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,165.42x = 687,571,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,571,534.42/25,165.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,322.08

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