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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618.77, 35,352.81 and 18,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618.77, 35,352.81 and 18,901.98 is: 26,083.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618.77 : 35,352.81 = 18,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618.77/35,352.81 = 18,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618.77x = 35,352.81 × 18,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618.77x = 668,238,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,238,107.56/25,618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.93

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