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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,549.20, 35,248.11 and 18,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,549.20, 35,248.11 and 18,850.82 is: 26,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,549.20 : 35,248.11 = 18,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,549.20/35,248.11 = 18,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,549.20x = 35,248.11 × 18,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,549.20x = 664,455,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,455,600.71/25,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.90

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