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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.38, 35,633.67 and 19,158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.38, 35,633.67 and 19,158.33 is: 26,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.38 : 35,633.67 = 19,158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.38/35,633.67 = 19,158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.38x = 35,633.67 × 19,158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.38x = 682,681,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,681,608.97/25,885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.25

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