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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,876.80, 35,683.20 and 19,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,876.80, 35,683.20 and 19,180.80 is: 26,449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876.80 : 35,683.20 = 19,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876.80/35,683.20 = 19,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876.80x = 35,683.20 × 19,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876.80x = 684,432,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,432,322.56/25,876.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,449.65

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