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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.24, 35,243.80 and 18,847.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.24, 35,243.80 and 18,847.95 is: 26,002.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.24 : 35,243.80 = 18,847.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.24/35,243.80 = 18,847.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.24x = 35,243.80 × 18,847.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.24x = 664,273,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,273,380.21/25,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,002.78

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