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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.78, 34,911.93 and 18,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.78, 34,911.93 and 18,912.32 is: 26,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.78 : 34,911.93 = 18,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.78/34,911.93 = 18,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.78x = 34,911.93 × 18,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.78x = 660,265,591.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,265,591.98/25,296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.78

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