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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,576.92, 35,293.62 and 18,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,576.92, 35,293.62 and 18,866.16 is: 26,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,576.92 : 35,293.62 = 18,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,576.92/35,293.62 = 18,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,576.92x = 35,293.62 × 18,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,576.92x = 665,855,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,855,081.90/25,576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.43

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