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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.73, 34,718.45 and 18,859.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.73, 34,718.45 and 18,859.17 is: 26,026.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.73 : 34,718.45 = 18,859.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.73/34,718.45 = 18,859.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.73x = 34,718.45 × 18,859.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.73x = 654,761,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,761,056.39/25,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.24

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