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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.04, 35,895.04 and 20,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.04, 35,895.04 and 20,019.44 is: 27,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.04 : 35,895.04 = 20,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.04/35,895.04 = 20,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.04x = 35,895.04 × 20,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.04x = 718,598,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,598,599.58/25,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,639.43

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