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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,957.76, 35,833.28 and 19,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,957.76, 35,833.28 and 19,987.20 is: 27,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957.76 : 35,833.28 = 19,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957.76/35,833.28 = 19,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957.76x = 35,833.28 × 19,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957.76x = 716,206,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,206,934.02/25,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,591.25

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