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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,739.08, 35,536.76 and 19,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,739.08, 35,536.76 and 19,801.76 is: 27,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,739.08 : 35,536.76 = 19,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,739.08/35,536.76 = 19,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,739.08x = 35,536.76 × 19,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,739.08x = 703,690,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,690,392.70/25,739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,339.38

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