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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.87, 35,079.88 and 18,388.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.87, 35,079.88 and 18,388.07 is: 25,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.87 : 35,079.88 = 18,388.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.87/35,079.88 = 18,388.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.87x = 35,079.88 × 18,388.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.87x = 645,051,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,051,289.03/25,472.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,323.07

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