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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,614.77, 35,347.29 and 18,897.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,614.77, 35,347.29 and 18,897.98 is: 26,078.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,614.77 : 35,347.29 = 18,897.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,614.77/35,347.29 = 18,897.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,614.77x = 35,347.29 × 18,897.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,614.77x = 667,992,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,992,379.47/25,614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.41

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