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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.38, 35,635.05 and 19,159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.38, 35,635.05 and 19,159.33 is: 26,374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.38 : 35,635.05 = 19,159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.38/35,635.05 = 19,159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.38x = 35,635.05 × 19,159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.38x = 682,743,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,743,682.52/25,886.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,374.63

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