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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.23, 35,317.18 and 18,900.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.23, 35,317.18 and 18,900.93 is: 26,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.23 : 35,317.18 = 18,900.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.23/35,317.18 = 18,900.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.23x = 35,317.18 × 18,900.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.23x = 667,527,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,527,546.98/25,599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.08

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