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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,919, 35,772.54 and 19,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,919, 35,772.54 and 19,620.44 is: 27,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,919 : 35,772.54 = 19,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,919/35,772.54 = 19,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,919x = 35,772.54 × 19,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,919x = 701,872,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,872,974.72/25,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,079.48

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