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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.73, 35,319.29 and 18,926.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.73, 35,319.29 and 18,926.01 is: 26,124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.73 : 35,319.29 = 18,926.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.73/35,319.29 = 18,926.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.73x = 35,319.29 × 18,926.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.73x = 668,453,141.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,453,141.10/25,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,124.99

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