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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,884.63, 35,632.64 and 19,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,884.63, 35,632.64 and 19,157.58 is: 26,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,884.63 : 35,632.64 = 19,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,884.63/35,632.64 = 19,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,884.63x = 35,632.64 × 19,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,884.63x = 682,635,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,635,055.62/25,884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,372.22

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