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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,920, 35,773.92 and 19,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,920, 35,773.92 and 19,621.44 is: 27,080.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,920 : 35,773.92 = 19,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,920/35,773.92 = 19,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,920x = 35,773.92 × 19,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,920x = 701,935,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,935,824.84/25,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,080.86

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