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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,574.86, 35,283.49 and 18,876.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,574.86, 35,283.49 and 18,876.43 is: 26,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,574.86 : 35,283.49 = 18,876.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,574.86/35,283.49 = 18,876.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,574.86x = 35,283.49 × 18,876.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,574.86x = 666,026,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,026,329.14/25,574.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,042.23

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