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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.51, 35,633.84 and 19,158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.51, 35,633.84 and 19,158.46 is: 26,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.51 : 35,633.84 = 19,158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.51/35,633.84 = 19,158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.51x = 35,633.84 × 19,158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.51x = 682,689,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,689,498.29/25,885.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,373.42

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