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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.38, 34,882.86 and 19,590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.38, 34,882.86 and 19,590.28 is: 27,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.38 : 34,882.86 = 19,590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.38/34,882.86 = 19,590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.38x = 34,882.86 × 19,590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.38x = 683,364,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,364,994.60/25,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,044.27

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