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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,872.66, 35,717.40 and 19,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,872.66, 35,717.40 and 19,773.18 is: 27,297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,872.66 : 35,717.40 = 19,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,872.66/35,717.40 = 19,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,872.66x = 35,717.40 × 19,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,872.66x = 706,246,579.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,246,579.33/25,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,297.02

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