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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.17, 35,772.71 and 19,571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.17, 35,772.71 and 19,571.85 is: 26,982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.17 : 35,772.71 = 19,571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.17/35,772.71 = 19,571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.17x = 35,772.71 × 19,571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.17x = 700,138,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,138,016.35/25,948.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,982.17

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