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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,748.42, 35,548.88 and 19,768.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,748.42, 35,548.88 and 19,768.19 is: 27,292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,748.42 : 35,548.88 = 19,768.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,748.42/35,548.88 = 19,768.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,748.42x = 35,548.88 × 19,768.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,748.42x = 702,736,737.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,736,737.54/25,748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,292.43

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