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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.88, 34,863.30 and 19,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.88, 34,863.30 and 19,962.28 is: 27,534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.88 : 34,863.30 = 19,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.88/34,863.30 = 19,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.88x = 34,863.30 × 19,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.88x = 695,950,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,950,956.32/25,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,534.19

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