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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.66, 34,740.36 and 19,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.66, 34,740.36 and 19,241.96 is: 26,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.66 : 34,740.36 = 19,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.66/34,740.36 = 19,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.66x = 34,740.36 × 19,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.66x = 668,472,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,472,443.80/25,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.96

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