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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.88, 35,796.08 and 19,157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.88, 35,796.08 and 19,157.16 is: 26,429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.88 : 35,796.08 = 19,157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.88/35,796.08 = 19,157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.88x = 35,796.08 × 19,157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.88x = 685,751,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,751,231.93/25,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.04

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