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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.56, 34,883.94 and 18,888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.56, 34,883.94 and 18,888.04 is: 26,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.56 : 34,883.94 = 18,888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.56/34,883.94 = 18,888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.56x = 34,883.94 × 18,888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.56x = 658,889,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,889,254.08/25,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,072.36

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