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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.77, 35,274.13 and 18,852.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.77, 35,274.13 and 18,852.01 is: 26,013.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.77 : 35,274.13 = 18,852.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.77/35,274.13 = 18,852.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.77x = 35,274.13 × 18,852.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.77x = 664,988,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,988,251.50/25,562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.94

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