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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,560.27, 35,270.69 and 18,849.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,560.27, 35,270.69 and 18,849.51 is: 26,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,560.27 : 35,270.69 = 18,849.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,560.27/35,270.69 = 18,849.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,560.27x = 35,270.69 × 18,849.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,560.27x = 664,835,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,835,223.86/25,560.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,010.49

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