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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.60, 35,316.36 and 18,904.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.60, 35,316.36 and 18,904.58 is: 26,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.60 : 35,316.36 = 18,904.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.60/35,316.36 = 18,904.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.60x = 35,316.36 × 18,904.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.60x = 667,640,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,640,952.93/25,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.60

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