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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,769.40, 35,578.83 and 19,790.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,769.40, 35,578.83 and 19,790.34 is: 27,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,769.40 : 35,578.83 = 19,790.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,769.40/35,578.83 = 19,790.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,769.40x = 35,578.83 × 19,790.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,769.40x = 704,117,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,117,142.50/25,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,323.77

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