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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,772.52, 35,586.18 and 19,794.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,772.52, 35,586.18 and 19,794.72 is: 27,332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,772.52 : 35,586.18 = 19,794.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,772.52/35,586.18 = 19,794.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,772.52x = 35,586.18 × 19,794.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,772.52x = 704,418,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,418,468.97/25,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.15

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