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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.45, 35,393.72 and 18,128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.45, 35,393.72 and 18,128.43 is: 24,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.45 : 35,393.72 = 18,128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.45/35,393.72 = 18,128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.45x = 35,393.72 × 18,128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.45x = 641,632,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,632,484.82/25,695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.67

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