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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.74, 35,244.50 and 18,848.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.74, 35,244.50 and 18,848.45 is: 26,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.74 : 35,244.50 = 18,848.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.74/35,244.50 = 18,848.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.74x = 35,244.50 × 18,848.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.74x = 664,303,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,303,925.56/25,546.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.47

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