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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,211.81, 34,801.82 and 19,820.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,211.81, 34,801.82 and 19,820.18 is: 27,359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,211.81 : 34,801.82 = 19,820.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,211.81/34,801.82 = 19,820.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,211.81x = 34,801.82 × 19,820.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,211.81x = 689,778,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,778,398.96/25,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.33

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