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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,665.86, 35,401.64 and 19,308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,665.86, 35,401.64 and 19,308.98 is: 26,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,665.86 : 35,401.64 = 19,308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,665.86/35,401.64 = 19,308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,665.86x = 35,401.64 × 19,308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,665.86x = 683,569,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,569,558.73/25,665.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,633.42

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