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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.89, 35,587.86 and 19,796.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.89, 35,587.86 and 19,796.87 is: 27,332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.89 : 35,587.86 = 19,796.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.89/35,587.86 = 19,796.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.89x = 35,587.86 × 19,796.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.89x = 704,528,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,528,252.73/25,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,332.84

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