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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,240.68, 34,808.50 and 19,948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,240.68, 34,808.50 and 19,948.14 is: 27,509.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,240.68 : 34,808.50 = 19,948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,240.68/34,808.50 = 19,948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,240.68x = 34,808.50 × 19,948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,240.68x = 694,364,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,364,831.19/25,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,509.75

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