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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,283.79, 34,870.63 and 18,985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,283.79, 34,870.63 and 18,985.23 is: 26,183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,283.79 : 34,870.63 = 18,985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,283.79/34,870.63 = 18,985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,283.79x = 34,870.63 × 18,985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,283.79x = 662,026,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,026,930.79/25,283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,183.85

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