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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,640.22, 35,399.52 and 19,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,640.22, 35,399.52 and 19,660.40 is: 27,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,640.22 : 35,399.52 = 19,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,640.22/35,399.52 = 19,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,640.22x = 35,399.52 × 19,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,640.22x = 695,968,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,968,723.01/25,640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,143.63

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