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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.02, 35,306.31 and 18,875.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.02, 35,306.31 and 18,875.38 is: 26,046.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.02 : 35,306.31 = 18,875.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.02/35,306.31 = 18,875.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.02x = 35,306.31 × 18,875.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.02x = 666,420,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,420,017.65/25,586.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.26

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