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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.80, 35,323.92 and 18,888.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.80, 35,323.92 and 18,888.16 is: 26,063.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.80 : 35,323.92 = 18,888.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.80/35,323.92 = 18,888.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.80x = 35,323.92 × 18,888.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.80x = 667,203,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,203,852.79/25,598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.87

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