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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.60, 35,320.50 and 18,907.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.60, 35,320.50 and 18,907.58 is: 26,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.60 : 35,320.50 = 18,907.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.60/35,320.50 = 18,907.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.60x = 35,320.50 × 18,907.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.60x = 667,825,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,825,002.79/25,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.74

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