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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,686.10, 35,437.05 and 18,987.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,686.10, 35,437.05 and 18,987.81 is: 26,195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,686.10 : 35,437.05 = 18,987.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,686.10/35,437.05 = 18,987.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,686.10x = 35,437.05 × 18,987.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,686.10x = 672,871,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,871,972.36/25,686.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.96

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