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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,588.84, 35,265.36 and 18,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,588.84, 35,265.36 and 18,502.96 is: 25,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,588.84 : 35,265.36 = 18,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,588.84/35,265.36 = 18,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,588.84x = 35,265.36 × 18,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,588.84x = 652,513,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,513,545.47/25,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,499.93

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