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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.21, 35,761.10 and 19,534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.21, 35,761.10 and 19,534.36 is: 26,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.21 : 35,761.10 = 19,534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.21/35,761.10 = 19,534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.21x = 35,761.10 × 19,534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.21x = 698,570,201.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,570,201.40/25,905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,966.40

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