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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.86, 35,389.13 and 18,428.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.86, 35,389.13 and 18,428.57 is: 25,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.86 : 35,389.13 = 18,428.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.86/35,389.13 = 18,428.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.86x = 35,389.13 × 18,428.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.86x = 652,171,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,171,059.44/25,612.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.64

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