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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.77, 35,510.66 and 19,739.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.77, 35,510.66 and 19,739.97 is: 27,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.77 : 35,510.66 = 19,739.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.77/35,510.66 = 19,739.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.77x = 35,510.66 × 19,739.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.77x = 700,979,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,979,264.38/25,717.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,256.61

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