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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,616.52, 35,349.71 and 18,899.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,616.52, 35,349.71 and 18,899.73 is: 26,080.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,616.52 : 35,349.71 = 18,899.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,616.52/35,349.71 = 18,899.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,616.52x = 35,349.71 × 18,899.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,616.52x = 668,099,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,099,880.08/25,616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.82

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