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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.44, 35,369.34 and 15,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.44, 35,369.34 and 15,019.52 is: 20,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.44 : 35,369.34 = 15,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.44/35,369.34 = 15,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.44x = 35,369.34 × 15,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.44x = 531,230,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,230,509.52/25,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.36

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