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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,551.20, 35,250.87 and 18,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,551.20, 35,250.87 and 18,852.82 is: 26,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,551.20 : 35,250.87 = 18,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,551.20/35,250.87 = 18,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,551.20x = 35,250.87 × 18,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,551.20x = 664,578,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,578,306.95/25,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.67

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