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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.24, 35,245.18 and 18,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.24, 35,245.18 and 18,848.94 is: 26,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.24 : 35,245.18 = 18,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.24/35,245.18 = 18,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.24x = 35,245.18 × 18,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.24x = 664,334,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,334,283.11/25,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,004.15

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