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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.64, 35,616.35 and 19,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.64, 35,616.35 and 19,017.68 is: 26,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.64 : 35,616.35 = 19,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.64/35,616.35 = 19,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.64x = 35,616.35 × 19,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.64x = 677,340,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,340,073.90/25,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.27

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