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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,249.38, 34,907.13 and 18,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,249.38, 34,907.13 and 18,950.82 is: 26,199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,249.38 : 34,907.13 = 18,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,249.38/34,907.13 = 18,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,249.38x = 34,907.13 × 18,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,249.38x = 661,518,737.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,518,737.35/25,249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,199.41

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