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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.49, 35,257.24 and 18,839.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.49, 35,257.24 and 18,839.74 is: 25,997.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.49 : 35,257.24 = 18,839.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.49/35,257.24 = 18,839.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.49x = 35,257.24 × 18,839.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.49x = 664,237,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,237,234.72/25,550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.04

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