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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.51, 35,587.34 and 19,796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.51, 35,587.34 and 19,796.50 is: 27,332.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.51 : 35,587.34 = 19,796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.51/35,587.34 = 19,796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.51x = 35,587.34 × 19,796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.51x = 704,504,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,504,736.83/25,775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.33

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