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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,574.92, 35,290.86 and 18,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,574.92, 35,290.86 and 18,864.16 is: 26,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,574.92 : 35,290.86 = 18,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,574.92/35,290.86 = 18,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,574.92x = 35,290.86 × 18,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,574.92x = 665,732,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,732,429.58/25,574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.67

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