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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.40, 35,587.19 and 19,796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.40, 35,587.19 and 19,796.38 is: 27,332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.40 : 35,587.19 = 19,796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.40/35,587.19 = 19,796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.40x = 35,587.19 × 19,796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.40x = 704,497,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,497,536.37/25,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.17

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