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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.56, 34,849.61 and 18,867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.56, 34,849.61 and 18,867.07 is: 26,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.56 : 34,849.61 = 18,867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.56/34,849.61 = 18,867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.56x = 34,849.61 × 18,867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.56x = 657,509,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,509,944.22/25,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,038.39

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