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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,970.51, 35,862.92 and 19,586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,970.51, 35,862.92 and 19,586.17 is: 27,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,970.51 : 35,862.92 = 19,586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,970.51/35,862.92 = 19,586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,970.51x = 35,862.92 × 19,586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,970.51x = 702,417,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,417,149.89/25,970.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,046.72

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