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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.38, 35,632.29 and 19,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.38, 35,632.29 and 19,157.33 is: 26,371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.38 : 35,632.29 = 19,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.38/35,632.29 = 19,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.38x = 35,632.29 × 19,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.38x = 682,619,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,619,449.10/25,884.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,371.87

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