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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,572.24, 35,299.80 and 18,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,572.24, 35,299.80 and 18,029.52 is: 24,887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,572.24 : 35,299.80 = 18,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,572.24/35,299.80 = 18,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,572.24x = 35,299.80 × 18,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,572.24x = 636,438,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,438,450.10/25,572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,887.86

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