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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,226, 34,814.33 and 18,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,226, 34,814.33 and 18,841.50 is: 26,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,226 : 34,814.33 = 18,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,226/34,814.33 = 18,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,226x = 34,814.33 × 18,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,226x = 655,954,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,954,198.70/25,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.10

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