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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.38, 34,888.38 and 19,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.38, 34,888.38 and 19,594.28 is: 27,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.38 : 34,888.38 = 19,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.38/34,888.38 = 19,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.38x = 34,888.38 × 19,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.38x = 683,612,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,612,686.47/25,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,049.79

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