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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.50, 35,758.56 and 19,214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.50, 35,758.56 and 19,214.25 is: 26,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.50 : 35,758.56 = 19,214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.50/35,758.56 = 19,214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.50x = 35,758.56 × 19,214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.50x = 687,073,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,073,849.44/25,909.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,518.22

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