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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.02, 35,469.25 and 18,550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.02, 35,469.25 and 18,550.93 is: 25,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.02 : 35,469.25 = 18,550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.02/35,469.25 = 18,550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.02x = 35,469.25 × 18,550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.02x = 657,987,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,987,350.18/25,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,575.74

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