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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,572.48, 35,298.72 and 19,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,572.48, 35,298.72 and 19,285.44 is: 26,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,572.48 : 35,298.72 = 19,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,572.48/35,298.72 = 19,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,572.48x = 35,298.72 × 19,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,572.48x = 680,751,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,751,346.64/25,572.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,620.47

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