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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,253.55, 34,837.09 and 19,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,253.55, 34,837.09 and 19,274.84 is: 26,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,253.55 : 34,837.09 = 19,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,253.55/34,837.09 = 19,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,253.55x = 34,837.09 × 19,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,253.55x = 671,479,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,479,244.08/25,253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,589.50

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