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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,734.24, 35,514.72 and 19,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,734.24, 35,514.72 and 19,435.68 is: 26,822.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,734.24 : 35,514.72 = 19,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,734.24/35,514.72 = 19,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,734.24x = 35,514.72 × 19,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,734.24x = 690,252,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,252,733.21/25,734.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,822.35

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