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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.92, 34,942.17 and 18,952.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.92, 34,942.17 and 18,952.89 is: 26,178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.92 : 34,942.17 = 18,952.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.92/34,942.17 = 18,952.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.92x = 34,942.17 × 18,952.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.92x = 662,255,104.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,255,104.37/25,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,178.24

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