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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,597.92, 35,322.60 and 18,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,597.92, 35,322.60 and 18,887.16 is: 26,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,597.92 : 35,322.60 = 18,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,597.92/35,322.60 = 18,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,597.92x = 35,322.60 × 18,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,597.92x = 667,143,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,143,597.82/25,597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.41

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