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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.16, 35,711.94 and 19,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.16, 35,711.94 and 19,578.60 is: 27,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.16 : 35,711.94 = 19,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.16/35,711.94 = 19,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.16x = 35,711.94 × 19,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.16x = 699,189,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,189,788.48/25,877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,019.57

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