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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.49, 35,327.19 and 18,912.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.49, 35,327.19 and 18,912.45 is: 26,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.49 : 35,327.19 = 18,912.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.49/35,327.19 = 18,912.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.49x = 35,327.19 × 18,912.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.49x = 668,123,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,123,714.52/25,637.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.42

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