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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.88, 35,794.70 and 19,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.88, 35,794.70 and 19,156.16 is: 26,427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.88 : 35,794.70 = 19,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.88/35,794.70 = 19,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.88x = 35,794.70 × 19,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.88x = 685,689,000.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,689,000.35/25,945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,427.66

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