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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.52, 35,831.58 and 19,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.52, 35,831.58 and 19,973.64 is: 27,576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.52 : 35,831.58 = 19,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.52/35,831.58 = 19,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.52x = 35,831.58 × 19,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.52x = 715,687,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,687,079.55/25,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,576.79

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