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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.68, 35,768.18 and 19,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.68, 35,768.18 and 19,228.79 is: 26,527.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.68 : 35,768.18 = 19,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.68/35,768.18 = 19,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.68x = 35,768.18 × 19,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.68x = 687,778,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,778,725.76/25,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,527.84

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