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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,442.21, 35,142.96 and 19,546.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,442.21, 35,142.96 and 19,546.41 is: 26,999.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,442.21 : 35,142.96 = 19,546.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,442.21/35,142.96 = 19,546.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,442.21x = 35,142.96 × 19,546.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,442.21x = 686,918,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,918,704.77/25,442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,999.18

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