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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,218.50, 34,805.68 and 19,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,218.50, 34,805.68 and 19,238.88 is: 26,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,218.50 : 34,805.68 = 19,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,218.50/34,805.68 = 19,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,218.50x = 34,805.68 × 19,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,218.50x = 669,622,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,622,300.84/25,218.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.82

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