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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,559.27, 35,269.31 and 18,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,559.27, 35,269.31 and 18,848.51 is: 26,009.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,559.27 : 35,269.31 = 18,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,559.27/35,269.31 = 18,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,559.27x = 35,269.31 × 18,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,559.27x = 664,773,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,773,813.00/25,559.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,009.11

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