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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.52, 35,848.14 and 19,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.52, 35,848.14 and 19,985.64 is: 27,593.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.52 : 35,848.14 = 19,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.52/35,848.14 = 19,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.52x = 35,848.14 × 19,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.52x = 716,448,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,448,020.71/25,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,593.35

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