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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.50, 35,632.46 and 19,157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.50, 35,632.46 and 19,157.45 is: 26,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.50 : 35,632.46 = 19,157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.50/35,632.46 = 19,157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.50x = 35,632.46 × 19,157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.50x = 682,627,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,627,207.80/25,884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.04

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