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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,585.84, 35,261.22 and 18,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,585.84, 35,261.22 and 18,499.96 is: 25,495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,585.84 : 35,261.22 = 18,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,585.84/35,261.22 = 18,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,585.84x = 35,261.22 × 18,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,585.84x = 652,331,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,331,159.55/25,585.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.79

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