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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.45, 34,740.14 and 19,241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.45, 34,740.14 and 19,241.73 is: 26,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.45 : 34,740.14 = 19,241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.45/34,740.14 = 19,241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.45x = 34,740.14 × 19,241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.45x = 668,460,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,460,297.83/25,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.70

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