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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.39, 35,581.65 and 19,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.39, 35,581.65 and 19,792.37 is: 27,326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.39 : 35,581.65 = 19,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.39/35,581.65 = 19,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.39x = 35,581.65 × 19,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.39x = 704,245,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,245,196.74/25,771.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,326.63

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